Today, She is Six – Her Birth Story
The November/December before she arrived was a busy one. My brother got married in Tampa on Thanksgiving weekend, the military relocated us from one on-post …
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Our Family Bucket List (or Life List)
2021 Family Bucket List Launch LisaLunaReiki.com 😍 Swim in hot springs while it snows – DONE (total Colorado thing to do and we did it …
I Said the F Word Eighteen Times, and Daylight Savings Can Suck It
My texts to husband-type-person this morning were not happy ones. Eigh. Teen. Times. I said the F word to him in texts. I know, what a …
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Oh, friends. This is a soup that beckons you in your sleep. It’s warm, and soothing, and has a bit of bite that keeps your …
I Looked Okay On The Outside
I smiled all of the time and meant it most of the time even though some of the times I didn’t want to smile, but …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake
Ohhhhh hayyyy. That’s a mug full of happiness right there. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake Recipe When I find myself needing an afternoon pick-me-up …
Welcome Home, Soldier!
When you get the call, the official I’m-flying-home-today call, there are no words that could fill the emotion pouring out of your body. Every feeling …
Forty-Eight with Many Exclamation Points
“Go ahead and take off your shoes.” The nurse scribbled away while my second grader slid out of his velcro sneakers and onto the scale. …
Adventures in Hair-Dos and Beauty Products with Toddler Girls
When I had an appointment over a week ago, my toddler watched and studied me with great interest as I applied makeup, lotion, and brushed …
Tears. Of Pride. Of Thankfulness.
Right this very second, my husband is outside, mowing our new grass for the first time. In fact, it’s been many years since he’s had …
Rebirth of a Runner
I should’ve knocked on wood when I saw the 10-day weather forecast last week. All 60’s and 70’s and one day with a chance of …
First Band Concert and Celebrating “The Firsts”
The day he was to “try out” to get into band, he was unfortunately sick. In fact, he forced himself to go to school that …