Last year was the first year I had a Mother's Day without my mom.  I hardly even knew it was happening, though, because it took place only a few days after she died.  I don't even remember if I got anyone any cards.  I don't remember much of anything of those few days, except planning her funeral ( Read more... )

It's been a long, long time since I've posted in my journal just for the sake of posting. But I decided after my previous (depressing) post that this journal could benefit from some lightheartedness or at least some more random notes ( Read more... )

We took our anniversary trip in August up to Boyne, where we took our unintentional 22-mile bike ride and had a room with a jacuzzi in the corner (thankfully). After we got back from our bike ride (was supposed to be 7 miles but we took a wrong turn), we drove to Buffalo Wild Wings in Petosky and stuffed our faces. After that is when we returned ( Read more... )

Before, I could only imagine how iffy it might have been to decide how stepchildren should proceed with their first Mother's Day with their stepmom. I don't even remember what it was like for me; I was too young to remember much about Mother's Day with Andi when I was little. Besides, I only saw my dad and stepmom every other weekend and for a ( Read more... )

Since I was very young, I've dreamed of the day I would get married. I didn't spend a lot of time envisioning details like dresses, flowers, or bridesmaids; I only delighted in the feeling of being blessed with someone to spend the rest of my life with ( Read more... )

Well, here is what I thought my weekend would look like ( Read more... )

I used to be such a journaling pro! It isn't that I don't want to write, or even that I don't have time.... Okay, I don't really have time. Or rather, I always have 43920894 other things I should be doing instead of journaling ( Read more... )

I can't believe I'm actually pulling this off. I really didn't think I'd be able to do it without losing my mind ( Read more... )

Dear Keith ( Read more... )

I'm not giving in, yet! I will get back on the journaling train! I haven't stuck to the weekly thing, yet, but I can do it ( Read more... )