Better Late Than Never

This weekend I have been at a scrapbooking retreat, and I finally started working on Emma’s high school scrapbooks.  Never mind that she graduates in two months. 😉  These retreats are fant... Read More

Mt. Vernon

Harley and I are on the East Coast for an 8th Grade field trip. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – “Yeet Ye Riche” seaofest... Read More

Roots & Wings

One of the most satisfying, yet difficult things in life is raising your kids with roots AND wings. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – ... Read More

Reagan and Her Pig

Reagan convinced our neighbor, Scott, to let her raise 4-H pigs with his son, Zach.  We went to pick up their pigs for the Union County Stock Show pigs today.  Reagan picked out a blue-butt barrow (... Read More

Christmas Day

Christmas morning at our house always includes three things:  1. Orange Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast, 2. Reagan playing Santa Claus, and 3. Lots of laughing.  This year wasn’t any di... Read More

McIntosh Christmas

The girls and I celebrated Christmas with Todd’s family on Christmas Eve.  We had a great, relaxing afternoon, dinner, opening gifts, and playing games. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photo... Read More

Christmas Has Landed

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  While the girls were at their dad’s house this weekend, they asked that I get a tree so we could decorate when they got home.  Dad and I got it put up, and when they got home last night,... Read More

Birthday Girl

Emma turned 18 today, and I am so proud of the young woman she has become! AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – “Yeet Ye Riche&#822... Read More

17 + 361

We celebrated Emma’s 18th birthday today (its not until Friday). I am so amazed at the beautiful young woman who has taken the place of my baby girl. I am so thankful to be her mom, but I am eve... Read More

Finale

My oldest daughter, Emma, played in the final volleyball game of her high school career yesterday.  it was very bittersweet for me because, even though I am excited to find out what her future holds,... Read More