I was going to post some of my pictures from New York from two weekends ago. And then I realized those can wait, like most things. I, as I think most people do, make checklists for myself (Ben encourages me to do it because I procrastinate) but sometimes I find myself all too consumed with […]

I don’t understand why and I tell him that all of the time but for some reason Benjamin loves me. Perhaps it’s from growing up with sisters but I always want everything to be even. I’d like for us to both spend the same amount on Christmas presents, if he buys dinner then I want […]

I had been waiting for this since January and couldn’t sleep the night before. But as I drove the 2 hours to Akron all I could think about was how far out of my league and comfort zone I was. When I entered the room I was still nervous but it was wonderful to feel […]

It’s the sign of spring for me each year: crocus flowers pop up randomly in our yard. When I was little I would run around and pick them all and then search around in the play dishes for a cup. I’d fill the cup with water and stick the flowers in and take them proudly […]

“Come here Sophie, come on baby,” she didn’t budge and she sat as far away from me with her back turned.  She knows she has me wrapped around her finger…or paw…and with Sophie it is her way or you have to force her into your way.  So I stomped across the yard and put her […]