I took a small break from blogging late last week to go on an amazing (and super quick) trip to New York to get in some quality Family Christmas time. For those that follow me on Instagram, you know I saw some beautiful holiday magic in the City that doesn’t sleep. From the Christmas Tree… Continue reading Reilly Family Christmas
Category: Relationships
Being a stepmom
Today, my stepson turns 21. So crazy. It’s exciting, but kind of funny. I guess it marks the completely “official” start of his adulthood. His Dad and I started dating when he was just 7, so I was blessed with the opportunity of being a part of his life since he was little.… Continue reading Being a stepmom
Election Day Love
As everyone knows, today is Election Day. And today’s post is about something that I haven’t felt very much this whole election- Love. Because in addition to today being Election Day, it’s also my parent’s 47th wedding anniversary. Forty-seven years is a major accomplishment. They have been married for as long as my… Continue reading Election Day Love
Sober Halloween
I’m a huge fan of Halloween. The festiveness of the holiday just really makes me happy. From decorating, to free-flowing candy- it kind of has everything. When my stepkids were younger, our Halloween involved making sure they had the best experience possible. My stepdaughter started thinking about the perfect costume months before, so… Continue reading Sober Halloween
Training the Owner
When it comes to dogs, I’m heavy on the praise and light on the discipline. Training and structure are not my strong suits. I excel at hugs and kisses, but my “nos” are few and far between. I have a funny feeling that needs to change. My husband and I recently adopted an… Continue reading Training the Owner
We’ve officially added to our family!
As I wrote a few weeks ago, my husband and I have been considering adopting another dog. We lost our sweet Reilly (our beagle of 14 years) to cancer in May. For everyone who has lost a pet, you know the sadness and emptiness your house feels for sometime after the pet moves on. Reilly… Continue reading We’ve officially added to our family!
Time to Add to the Pack?
I’m a very conflicted dog mom. As I wrote about a while back, our beloved Reilly, our beagle of 14 years, passed away on May 31 of this year. He was wonderful dog and I miss him to pieces. He had cancer and his little body was ready to go, so I know in my… Continue reading Time to Add to the Pack?
A Dozen Years of Love
On Saturday, my husband and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. So, it’s officially a dozen years of love. Not too bad for a couple that is “bad on paper”. That was the big joke when we first got together. At first glance, I think many people rightfully weren’t sure this would last 12 months,… Continue reading A Dozen Years of Love
Lessons from Mom
I think most people agree that today is a pretty awesome day, because this year it is the first day of Fall. Temperatures are starting to cool down, the leaves are changing colors, and the excitement of things like football and Halloween make this season really special. But today (September 22nd) is even way more… Continue reading Lessons from Mom
Being Real With Real Girlfriends
When I’m struggling with something in life, I almost always turn to my husband. He’s my best friend, and most definitely knows me best. Even when the problem is with each other, we generally talk it out (or at times yell it out) instead of venting to friends or family. But despite having a… Continue reading Being Real With Real Girlfriends