I was planning on a "1st Christmas at Preston Place" post this weekend - filled with pictures of presents, lights, and cookies; however, the heart wrenching events at Sandy Hook Elementary School have lead me to post a bit more somberly this afternoon.  It, clearly, has hit WAY too close to home, … [Read more...]

Geez oh man - November sure did nearly come and go without a blog entry! Considering it's my favorite month of the year, though, I couldn't let that happen, so here it is - the one and only entry from November . . . . such an exhausted slacker I am. November is my favorite time of the year for … [Read more...]

  megh - this is penn state font if i've ever seen it :) Well.  It's that time of year again.  Penn State Ohio State week.  The last few months, I've dug up some pretty helpful bible verses to guide me through another rough transition in my life, but possibly my favorite of … [Read more...]

I'm not going to lie.  It hasn't been a smooth week.  The levels of exhaustion and professional frustration that I've been pushed to are levels for which words don't even begin to do any justice.  It's October.  I was supposed to be finding my groove by now.  And I have.  But one can only ignore her … [Read more...]

Happy Monday y'all! Let me start by saying that I hope you all had as fabulous of a weekend as I did.  I not only was reunited with 2 of my best friends<3 for a fabulous brunch and shopping date . . . . . .but I also got to date night it with my hubby for the first time in FOREVER!  (by … [Read more...]

 Happy Saturday all!  As I sat down to write this afternoon, I'm in a much more calm, much more situated, and much more routined place than I was a week ago, and I wanted to share a few of the peaks and pits that the week brought me.    All in all, I'm definitely starting to get into the swing of … [Read more...]

Good morning!! Holy moly.  WHAT A MONTH!! I wanted to stop the craziness just for a few minutes to blog, not only because I forget how much I enjoying to write and post new entries, but also because I wanted to let you all know that I'm still alive. (NO idea how Babbling Abby, Mrs. Carroll, and Mrs. … [Read more...]

This won't be too crazy long of a post nor will it be filled with pictures, but I wanted to log a quick entry before the weekend - during which Ryan and I will be rolling up our sleeves and starting the whole "move in to our 1st house" thing.  I mean - it's no biggie.  It's fine, really.  To quote a … [Read more...]

Holy COW - Where in the world did July go?!?! Even though (you and) I know that answer - is it REALLY August 2nd??  All things considered, August has a LOT of potential :) Shall I break it down for you? I think I shall! Starting with tomorrow - these dear, beautiful friends of ours are getting … [Read more...]

I'll warn you - this is a long one that is primarily school related :) Anyway, as you all probably already know, July has been a whirlwind and a half for Ryan and me.  On July 9, our offer was accepted on our beautiful house.  Seven days later, on July 16, I am a new 2nd grade teacher at Hinckley … [Read more...]