by Kristen | Aug 28, 2012 | Death, Grief, Loss
The other day, I spent time choosing our clothes for my uncle’s funeral. As I moved around my bedroom trying on different dresses, everything felt surreal. I can’t believe I am picking out clothes for his funeral. After all of the family...
by Kristen | Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Please keep my family in your prayers. We had a sudden death in the family, not to mention a separate terminal diagnosis last week. It is heart-breaking, yet I know that God is in control and I am trusting in Him. I truly appreciate your prayers for my family....
by Kristen | Aug 23, 2012 | Entertaining, Summer, Summer Entertaining
I love entertaining. But there is something especially fun about summer entertaining. And now, we have a new excuse to hang out in the great outdoors. Our deck was rebuilt and expanded. It is not completely finished, nor stained, but it was good enough for us to...
by Kristen | Aug 22, 2012 | Funny Sign, Quotes
Do you remember all those things you thought about parenting before you had kids? When you thought you had all the easy answers? Sure, you knew exactly how you’d handle every situation . . . I’m not alone, right?Well, this remark from Allie (a childhood...
by Kristen | Aug 21, 2012 | Back to School
Next week at this time, Sweet Boy will be starting back at school. He will be seeing his friends from last year and making new ones. He will be exploring his classroom, hugging his teacher and beaming with excitement. Me? I’ll be in the car fighting back...
My name is Kristen. I'm a former Wedding & Event Planner blogging about fun ways to celebrate each and every day and the special occasions of life. Here you'll find inspiration for family fun, children's activities, party planning and a faith-filled life. 
