This one I’m trying to laugh at. I recently lost 12 lbs. That’s a lot for me!! It honestly hasn’t been too noticed, I definitely still have some to go. But today, a rarity for me, I’m like “yeah, steph, go you. These jeans are slipping on to you just fine!” I felt put together…
Category: The Process
Corn Huskers Lotion
I hope that Lea was right — that this unusual product sold at my local pharmacy, and yours too, is the answer to my fingerprint prayers. Have you ever heard of this unique moisturizer goo that I’ve been using for a few days now on my fingertips? Corn Huskers Lotion … who would’ve thunk? I…
Monday Update
A huge congratulations to Lea and Dylan who became a family today! I loved reading Lea’s blog — to observe her adoption process, to see her life’s views and most importantly, to watch her love grow. I think blogs are amazing! I’ve shared some posts with my mom from Lea’s blog. She said “When Lea…
Passover April 8th First Seder
Here’s a flip video I made from our night with Gary’s side of the family on Passover — just having fun with my new Flip. I am a few days behind and will post pics and video from Seder Night #2 because it was the night we celebrated my mom’s retirement (which was today!) and…
Never Judge a Book by its’ Cover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY If ever a lesson that reminds you to always look inside the pages, here it is. Inspiring and lovely!
Congratulations to Us! (AKA Corn Husker’s Lotion really works!)
Today I opened a letter in the mail from the Department of Homeland Security — US Citizenship and Immigration Services with tears in my eyes. The long awaited I171H form has arrived! If you follow my timeline, you will note that I first began the steps to apply for this special petition on my 36th…
Eden turns 4!
On April 28th, my Eden celebrated her 4th birthday. In fact, it was three days of parties that heralded her arrival at this much anticipated new year. Happy birthday, dear sweet Eden — my little girl who still loves Elmo and Mickey and Dora, who loves to help with laundry and the dishwasher, who loves…
so close, so close!!
With extreme caution, I just opened up a manila envelope delivered on this rainy New York day from the US Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation in Clarksburg, WV. My fingerprints were finally approved!!! However, no sign of Gary’s, which is unusual as each time our prints were rejected (or approved the one time…
Eden as Little Orphan Annie
The little ladies and I have been listening to Broadway’s Original Annie soundtrack, gearing up for a local production heading our way on May 17. It will be Eden’s first “bigger girl” show — we’ll see how she does as I look forward to soon taking her to her first Broadway show. I think 5…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all my friends — moms and moms yet to be and moms at heart, and those who know and have known the love of a mother! I usually don’t put much value on Hallmark inspired holidays but this Mother’s Day was relaxing and special. My daughters were so excited over the…