flashback friday

Posted on Friday, February 13th, 2015 by staci

I missed #tbt, or Throwback Thursday for those of you who aren’t hip to the kids’ lingo these days, by about twenty minutes and I don’t think you can be late for hash-tagged events. Right? I mean, then it would be all #laterblog and no one even knows what that means. Right?! Besides, at the time, I wasn’t alert enough to enjoy a walk down memory lane. But now? Because it’s Friday. Because I can’t read another.stinking.email this week. And because I cried in the card aisle at Target earlier, I walk. Continue reading →

levity

Posted on Saturday, February 7th, 2015 by staci

Because it’s been a month. Yes, a month. I know … I keep hearing, ‘why aren’t you blogging?’ ‘when are you coming baaaaaccccck?’, ‘i miss reading the amazing insights you have to share!’ Wait, I think I keep hearing things. I’m hearing things. Crap. Continue reading →

wordless wednesday

Posted on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 by staci

the sun goes down on 2014 (chicago style)

dear santa: a project

Posted on Sunday, January 4th, 2015 by staci

I was pretty worried (and mildly relieved) that last Christmas would also mean our last visit from Santa but oh HO HO HO was I wrong. It actually seemed like his fervor for the gentleman in the old red suit grew this year. Which was fun.

Not long after the tree went up Thanksgiving weekend, Connor wrote a letter to Santa. Pinterest to the rescue for an adorable template that I drew up on a piece of his sketch paper for him to complete. I forgot to note this would be in addition to the list he’d already given me … which was completely different. Of course. Continue reading →

#transformationtuesday

Posted on Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 by staci

I hear that folks get irritated when others misuse (or overuse) hashtags in social media. So … I hope I’m not irritating you. If I am, chill the heck out. it’s just an old pound sign. #i’mjustplayin’ Continue reading →

better than expected

Posted on Sunday, December 28th, 2014 by staci

Phew. Christmas is over. Is it bad I was looking forward to the day after? Maybe I just needed a good dose of ‘pull up your big girl pants and get through it.’ Because that’s what ultimately happened and you know what? It didn’t suck. Not at all. Continue reading →

#tbt grandma’s recipe

Posted on Thursday, December 18th, 2014 by staci

Sometimes, we get this beautiful opportunity to truly celebrate someone’s memory. Ruby made fantastic popcorn balls. We have a fantastic time attempting to emulate her prowess in the kitchen. The good news is … no one got hurt. She would have been proud.

validation

Posted on Monday, December 15th, 2014 by staci

I’ve stolen twice in the last week. Yep. I’m admitting it right here. Right now. Methinks I have a few too many things on my mind. That, or, I’m truly going to have to stop using the top of the cart as a spot for items I’m planning to purchase. Continue reading →

not (really) feelin’ it

Posted on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 by staci

You know what? I am not in the mood. And, P.S. is it really December 9? Because … crap. There are only 14 more shopping days until Christmas! You can also get that info up-to-the-minute right here. You’re welcome. Continue reading →

God sightings

Posted on Friday, November 28th, 2014 by staci

One of my favorite daily (oh who am I kidding? they were all my favorites) activities in Guatemala was when members of our group would share how they saw God in action that day. Those moments of sharing were coined ‘God sightings.’ And they were so powerful.

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