Category Archives: Holidays

Favorites, Holidays

My Favorite Ornaments on my Christmas Tree (which yes, is already up)

  • Sycamore leaf
  • Lifeguard
  • Bird
  • Cubs World Series Champions
  • “Hope”
  • L made out of pearls
  • Shepherd’s crook
  • Blue/gold, purple/gold wisemen set
  • White teddy bear of buttons (gift from Aunt Edie)
  • Wooden shoes (gift from Michelle)
  • Blue/silver snowflake set
  • Adornments
  • Alaska totem pole (the one that started my habit of buying ornaments for places I visit)

Absent from list: All my childhood ornaments and those from Caleb’s childhood, as they have never been found after a move several years ago. 

Events, Family, Favorites, Holidays, Inspirational, Memories

Twenty Three Ways My Kid Is Amazing (in honor of his 23rd birthday today)

  1. His sense of humor is unmatched.
  2. He’s smart and conceptual and thinks deeply.
  3. He never gets embarrassed. About anything.
  4. He taught himself to play guitar.
  5. A headbanger from the start, he now headbangs in his own heavy metal band.
  6. He’s hilarious.
  7. He is deeply compassionate and empathetic.
  8. He desires to make the world a better place.
  9. He works ridiculously hard.
  10. He desires experiences more than things.
  11. He sets goals and works to achieve them.
  12. He’s been “adulting” since the age of 19, paying his own rent and bills and way.
  13. He married his high school sweet heart and loves her with his entire being.
  14. He has a global outlook and cares about the world outside of his own.
  15. He laughs with his whole body.
  16. He carries things for me, (which is to say that he helps me any time I need it.)
  17. He programs electronics for his grandparents.
  18. He still loves old school video games.
  19. He has an inborn gift for music.
  20. He hugs his mama and tells me he loves me.
  21. He is never afraid to show affection to people he cares about.
  22. He has been through some things that would cripple lesser men, but the fires have forged him into a resilient and capable man.
  23. He is the best thing I have ever had a part in creating.

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Holidays, Inspirational, Seasons

Ways To Tell People How Important They Are To You Because It Is Valentine’s Weekend And You Should Do This All Year But You Probably Don’t

  • I’m glad you are in my life
  • You are awesome
  • Thank you for standing beside me
  • Thank you for pushing me when I need it
  • Your smile is amazing
  • When I am with you, I forget to be stressed out
  • You can always make me laugh even when I’m crying
  • You are my favorite person
  • I’m so glad we work together
  • Thank you for being part of my team
  • I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be
  • My favorite time of day is when I see you
  • You are the most stylish person I know
  • I value your advice more than you know
  • I admire your commitment
  • Your energy makes you sparkle
  • I can’t wait to see you again
  • The time we spend together is never long enough
  • Tell me all about your day
  • You remind me of a beautiful painting
  • You are the smartest person I know
  • I knew you could help me with this
  • I will always make time for you
  • Good job, great work
  • You are an amazing mentor
  • This group would not be complete without you
  • I like to hear your voice in the morning
  • Your messy wake up hair is the favorite part of my morning
  • Your enthusiasm is contagious
  • You always have a way of encouraging me
  • Your ringtone is my favorite sound
  • I love that shirt on you
  • I love that shirt off of you
  • You make me want to write poetry
  • I love that sparkle in your eyes
  • When I’m with you, I laugh so hard my stomach hurts
  • I have learned so much from you
  • You are such a help and comfort to people
  • Some of my favorite memories are of you
  • I need a hug from you
  • You are my favorite distraction
  • My life would be emptier without you
  • Love you to the moon and back
  • You make me a better person
  • I will always be here for you
  • I love you
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love fearlessly
Family, Holidays, Travel

Things I Did in July

  • Flew into Houston, Texas
  • Drove down to Galveston
  • Beach time
  • Dolphin watching tour
  • Watched 4th of July fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico
  • Had a visit from my parents and my nephew
  • Said goodbye at work to one of the most impressive leaders I’ve ever worked for
  • Conducted outdoor swim lessons for my first time
  • Kleindolph Family Reunion
  • Achieved Team Leader certification for the YMCA
  • Reunited with my high school BFF!
  • Spent lots of pool time
  • Read a bunch of books

july 4 galveston

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Family, Favorites, Holidays, Nature, Seasons

Reasons the Month of June Will Be Awesome

  • My birthday on June 18
  • My sister Meredith’s birthday on June 18
  • My parents’ anniversary on June 5
  • It’s SUMMER!
  • Family trip to Arkansas
  • Time with people I love
  • World’s Largest Swim Lesson
  • Finishing the next to last class for a certification I want
  • Warm air
  • Planning more summer vacations
  • Nights on my patio
  • Outdoor swimming
  • Tan lines
  • Tank tops
  • Green grass & growing fields
The sunset reflected in my porch door
The sunset reflected in my porch door