Soul singer in a session band. I live in Portland with my sexy beast of a husband, Matt, and our way-too-cute little dog, Ella. We like coffee, music, shows and listening to music at shows. Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Where I may actually blog.

Monday, September 30, 2013.

Saturday, November 1, 2014. Once upon a time, I used to write here in this little space nearly every day. I had lost my voice. Or I hushed it for a while.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014. At 11 months, Shelby. Wears sizes 9-12 month clothes. This will be my last month nursing. Too many thoughts and emotions to share on that topic! Take two naps a day. These two days a week have also been great for me. It is so strange to be at my house alone! Can stand up on her own. She is a very busy baby! .

Monday, October 1, 2012. Good-bye, sweet, blogspot; hello, wordpress. See you over there! Tuesday, September 25, 2012. I have officially signed up for my fall races and am excited about getting back into the fall running schedule. IHOP after our first race.

Our journey of receiving life from death through the gift of adoption! 2015-2016 Planners are ready! May 6, 2015. I have FOUR to choo.

Listen to these albums because they make me terribly happy. I want to be Mandy Lee. What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013. I have a new home! Blog-home, that is. Although I do have a real scrapbook, too. Anyway, I just wanted a change of scenery. so for the few of you that still check on me here every now and then, here is the new place. Monday, September 16, 2013.

Friday, August 7, 2015. When we decided to get pregnant again when Maylin was five months old, THIS. Is what I prayed for. Built-in best friends for life. The playmate that never has to go home. Peals of giggles from the next room. A tapestry of memories woven together from threads of shared experiences. I had no idea what I was getting myself into,.