Jelly Bean Loves Bubbles Jackson loves bubbles and so does his dog! Jelly Bean springs to life at the first site of bubbles blowing in the wind. She flies across the yard, jumps into the air and pops them with her mouth. It's pretty much the cutest thing ever! I adore these action shots I took of her earlier this month. 2. Depression Doesn't Always Mean You're Sad I've struggled with depression off and on as an adult. For me depression isn't so much about being sad, it's about Continue Reading
Kicking Off Summer { And A Bucket List }
Yesterday was Jackson's last day of school and the temperatures were a sure sign of what summer will be like in Oklahoma. Hot and sticky! We celebrated the last day of school with 50 cent corn dogs from Sonic (that Jackson didn't eat). A nap was not happening when there was a water hose and sunshine waiting outside. Jackson officially kicked off summer with mud puddles, popsicles and a much-needed haircut! Can I just say how happy I am that it's summer? Hair cuts are a breeze when I can Continue Reading
10 Things I’m Telling Myself As I Sweat
If you read my post from Monday you know I've got body issues. What woman doesn't, right? We live in a world that says you have to be skinny to be loved. I scroll through my Facebook feed and all I see are posts about the latest exercise fad and the tasty shakes promising to rid you of those unwanted pounds. I have a love-hate relationship with my hips. I have a love-hate relationship with exercise. I have an addiction to Dr Pepper. I have a tendency to get really down when the Continue Reading
Seven Things I Learned In April
1. All about AAC, ABA and IEP A few years ago I had no idea what these acronyms stood for, but then I became the mama of a kiddo with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Sensory Processing Disorder. This month I've learned all about Individualized Education Plans, Applied Behavior Analysis and Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices. The special needs journey is all about educating myself so that I can be the best advocate for Jackson. 2. My Favorite Etsy Shop has Speech Therapy Continue Reading
Eight Things I Learned In August
1. The Beach Is My Happy Place The majority of my childhood summer vacations were spent in Colorado. The mountains were my dad's happy place. I vividly remember how bummed he'd get when the week was over and we made the long drive back home; back to reality. The beach is my happy place. I love everything about it - the sand, the salt, sticky, sun-kissed skin. Watching the waves, I realize just how big God is; it's where my worries fade away. A few weeks ago, I experienced what my dad felt Continue Reading