One of the projects I had on my Quarter Two Finish-A-Long list was Harley’s prom dress. I had a thrifted wedding dress that fit her perfectly, and so we decided to try to dye and alter it to m...Read More
Harley’s softball team had a double-header in Heppner last weekend which was great because that is where her dad’s family is from, and that is also where my oldest daughter, Emma, and her ...Read More
Reagan is participating in track this year after a year off, and she is really enjoying herself! I love that I finally have another kiddo in track that I get to watch. Don’t get me wrong, I lo...Read More
A lot of people don’t know that I was born in Missoula, Montana, my mom’s home town and the home of the University of Montana where my dad earned his PhD. Throughout my life we have made...Read More
Until five years ago, Harley had lived her entire life in and around Irrigon, and then the girls and I moved here to start a new life and finish my Bachelor’s Degree. Harley grew up playing so...Read More
This is our crazy, nerdy, wild, fun, geeky, humorous, loving family. From left to right, me (Amy, aka Mom), Terrance, Harley, Todd (aka Dad, or Blue Chip), Reagan, Emma, and Jordan. Todd and I fe...Read More
In my adult life, I have never been a slob, but cleaning house has always been hard for me to stay on top of, especially the little things that don’t need cleaned very often. It’s not t...Read More
My youngest daughter, Reagan, has been participating in the play “Annie” at our local playhouse, the Elgin Opera House. She auditioned for the show in June, and they started rehearsal i...Read More
Harley let me know about a week ahead of time that one of the dress-up days for spirit week was Halloween, and she wanted to be a Quidditch player from Ravenclaw House. She has taken a “sortin...Read More
Letting go. I am not good at giving up control, just ask anyone in my family. Over the past few years, I have become better at it; not necessarily good, mind you, but better. I have learned that i...Read More
I didn’t realize I had posted this once before, but I have been feeling a bit nostalgic today remembering the amazing, unique childhood my sister, Erika, and I had. We were truly two of...Read More
This girl here started eighth grade today, and she is so excited! This year will mean many firsts for her, including a trip across the country to study United States History and the Colonial United ...Read More
