front-yard fourth

Our town really knows how to celebrate the 4th of July…except that we do it on the 3rd. It’s perfect, really, because you get to party and then actually RELAX and enjoy the holiday.  We live directly across from the park, so we have a front-row seat for the parade and fireworks display. Continue reading “front-yard fourth”

Maelle’s 1st Easter

Easter certainly wasn’t ‘normal’ for anyone this year, but being forced to spend the holiday at home allowed us to have special time as a family and experience some age-old traditions in new ways. Continue reading “Maelle’s 1st Easter”

how I’m trying to feel more ‘normal’

Week three of coronavirus has me in a slump. I’ve been feeling an uncharacteristic lack of energy and motivation, that I can only blame on latent stress caused by all the uncertainty right now. I’ve been giving myself grace, but I know too much ‘grace’ will only result in excessive time on the couch, surfing social media and snacking.  Continue reading “how I’m trying to feel more ‘normal’”