“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 My husband and I officially just bought our first house! This is a moment I’ve dreamed about for many, many years — and it’s finally a reality. We are so excited to take this next step in our lives… to own a […]
How to control pet fur in your home
Becoming a pet owner is probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I love our dog and cat so much. They give you unconditional love, entertainment, lots of laughter and of course, fur… everywhere. It’s hard… or nearly impossible to keep our apartment pet fur-free. It’s a problem all pet owners deal with […]
Welcome to the family, Cosmo!
Meet the newest member of our family, Cosmo! We adopted Cosmo about two weeks ago from the DuPage County Animal Care and Control (the shelter where I volunteer). He is a domestic shorthair, almost three months old and a little bundle of joy. My husband and I had been contemplating getting a cat for a […]
Happy 25th
About a month ago, I turned 25. It was definitely a thought provoking birthday as now I’ve been around for a quarter of a century. Inspired by my birthday, here are 25 things (in no particular order) I’ve learned in 25 years. 1. People will come and go in your life. Treasure the time you […]
My First Half Marathon
On Sunday, September 22 I ran in my very first half marathon, the Fox Valley Marathon in St. Charles, Illinois. It was an experience of a lifetime and by far one of my greatest accomplishments. Here are some before and after thoughts… Before Nervous and excited. Those are the best words to describe how I’m […]