I get weather updates in email. Every time the weather service updates the latest weather news, a new email is sent to me. I thought today’s updates were funny.
First update:

Today
Rain becoming likely in the morning…then occasional rain in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Light wind.

Second update:

Today
Rain at times. Highs around 50. Light wind.

Third Update:

Today
Rain. [...]

After getting her permit finalized, getting lots of practice, and giving us lots more gray hair, Kayla is now officially a licensed driver. It was a yucky breezy rainy day today as she took her driving test but despite the elements she passed with flying colors. She gets to drive her car home tonight and [...]

As promised, here’s Part II and the final post of my Door to Door experiences.
It was a warm summer day about a year after we moved into our first home. The kids were home and I was working when a knock came at the door. We had this really awesome heavy-duty steel security screen door [...]

Warning for those with sensitive eyes: This post contains a naughty word or two.
This is also a two part post. Part II will follow later today or tomorrow.
Here I was minding my own business balancing my checking account when my dogs started barking and whining at the front window. A few seconds later there was [...]

Today was the deadline to get our benefit choices turned in at Jack’s work and we got it in just in the nick of time. I always hate this because it’s always bad news:
1. Premiums went up.
2. Co-payment went up.
3. Deductible went up.
This year was no different. We pay almost $200 a month for health [...]

I was 22 years old and seven months pregnant with my first child (who is now 15) when my mom married my step dad. On their wedding day my mom wore a nice but every day dress, and my sister and I wore pink wedding shirts that said “Bridesmaid” on them. My brother wore a [...]

Thirteen Things I’m Thankful For
1. Without a doubt, the number one thing I’m thankful for is my family. I’m blessed to have a wonderful caring husband who dotes on me and treats me like a queen. Who understands me (most of the time) and puts up with my crap. And my children are truly the [...]