Andrea

Andrea
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Family is everything, and I can think of no better town to live in with my high school sweetheart and our four young children. Although we've been here for a few years now, we often find that it still feels like vacation. Embracing the natural beauty and slower pace were easy. Learning to love Orange wasn't too hard. However, my mid-western roots shine through in my inability to accessorize my daughters with giant hair bows and my preference for unsweetened tea. Being a mother is more incredible than I ever dreamed, and even though our days are utter chaos riddled with exhaustion, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I Love Stepping on Legos

Sheeeew. Having four kids under seven is exhausting! Some days, my greatest desire is simply a few moments of sanity. A few minutes to shower, clean, work on a project, go to the bathroom...
When Your Kid is the Worst on the Team

When Your Kid is the Worst on the Team — A Cinderella Story

Warning: this IS a Cinderella story, but that isn't the point.  It was my 5-year-old's first season of basketball. I arrived at the inaugural practice armed with a camera, ready to soak in the hilarity...

My Kid Is Smart. Sorry, Not Sorry.

Is your kid smart? My kid is very smart. Sorry, not sorry. PROUD. So why do I feel guilty saying it? People brag about their kids constantly. Essentially every post on social media can be...

Kicking the Bucket List

Like a freezing bucket of ice water being splashed in my face, the shock of it hit me. My children just finished their 7-week summer swimming lesson. That means we have already been out...

A Day In the Life of a Mommy, Mad Libs Style

Mommin' ain't easy, so I thought it would be nice to relive your youth and shed a little laughter on the day-to-day routine we have all come to know and love.   Fill out the...

Summertime and the Livin’ AIN’T Easy

I've got my toes in the water, bottom NOT in the sand Several worries in my mind Gripping toddlers with each hand. Still, life is good today. Yeah, life is good today. I am at the pool and have been...

Vacation Bible School 2017

Summer is around the corner, and as you consider plans and activities for your kiddos, don't forget to look into Vacation Bible School (VBS)! Each program offers an experience complete with crafts, activities, friends...