Happy 75th Birthday to my awesome dad. I have to commend him in every area of life for being such a stand up father and role model. “Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating…too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a living they forget to make a life.”-John Wooden My… Read more →
I’m a soccer mom. I watch soccer, I played soccer, my kids play soccer. Now, I can add soccer coach to my mommy resume. After 2 soccer seasons of coaching, I declared my retirement from the game. However, B’s desire to play has called me back out to the pitch. They say third time is a charm so I’m looking… Read more →
It’s hard to believe our summer has come and gone. It is back to school for us! I’m really excited about this year because both of the boys have male teachers. I always welcome Mo and B having positive male role models in their life. I can’t wait to see what the new school year brings for them. First and fifth… Read more →
I am a regimented person. I appreciate a schedule, a timeline, a plan. However on a recent photoshop with friend/ photographer Lanisha Cole I realized sometimes the best moments are unplanned. While she was testing the lighting, Lanisha snapped a few candid shots of me. I knew they were just to help her adjust the lens & lighting so I… Read more →
Happy Birthday America!!! Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It’s a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, a great reason to fly the American flag and sing the Star Spangled Banner. Here is one of my favorite… Read more →
To call Bronson my angel is an understatement. I’ve had so much fun watching him grow up. He’s always been kind hearted, funny, and independent. These qualities just continue to magnify. Happy 6th birthday B!!! Read more →
As a parent it is our responsibility to teach and guide our kids. However, in the twist and turns of life we are often humbled by lessons learned from our children. Sometimes it’s easy to get swept away in mommy mode but watching my kids has reminded me of some simple pleasures I’ve lost along the way. Here are 8 valuable… Read more →
Over the years I’ve amassed a handful of talents. After birthing 2 kids I discovered I could pee when I sneeze. Thank you children. Eventually that talent grew into being able to hold my pee for extended periods of time. *APPLAUSE* This amazing feat has particularly come in handy during long soccer tourney weekends on the road. However, with show… Read more →
Recently I was looking at old childhood photos to post for #TBT. As I sifted through pictures of my ballet recitals, Girl Scout meetings, 4-H competitions, cheerleading camp, piano lessons, and a ton of disastrous fashion mishaps I thought “Wow. I was a really dorky kid.” However, I never felt uncool at the time. In fact, I was confident in all… Read more →
Cristiano Ronald and Lionel Messi are two of the biggest names in soccer, but I don’t think their determination is comparable to that of Nico Calabria. Nico was born without a right hip or leg but that never stopped him from playing sports and competing. At the age of 5 this one legged phenom started playing soccer, trained in gymnastics,… Read more →