cultivating me

That’s me! and I have come to terms with the fact that no matter how old i get, I will always be his little girl. Happy Father’s day dad! I am so lucky to have had you as my father growing up. I know that we didn’t always agree – especially in my teens. Regardless, [...]

I love to cook but don’t always think of myself as very talented in the kitchen. I am certainly not as talented nor knowledgeable as this woman or this one. I admire and visits their sites daily, always looking for new recipe and ideas. Let me tell you, they never disappoint! While there are still [...]

This is Jasper. He’s our new dog. Ain’t he cute? Just over a week ago we sent my brother’s labs off to Michigan after taking care of them for a couple of years. When they came into our lives, I was wanting a dog – I love dogs, grew up with them – but we [...]

Just a week ago I married this man and I have come to the decision the I like being married. But, it’s not just about being married, it is about being married to Jerry. I really like being his wife. I love being able to introduce him as my husband – there is a joy [...]

So as I take baby steps and trying to find simple ways to improve myself as a whole, I seem to keep having little gems like this pop into my world. This list comes from Real Simple and it too arrived in my in box! Here are their tips for giving yourself a quick boost [...]

I have no idea how, but somehow I got on a mailing list somewhere and because of this my inbox is flooded with lots of random emails on a daily basis. All of them are about health cocerns and issues. It sort of makes me chuckle because in some ways I feel like it the [...]

how excited all 3 kids were about not just the wedding but about the fact that jerry and i were making ‘it official’ – they helped me count the hours and the minutes the completely relaxed feeling i had leading up to the wedding days before and the day of – it was a good [...]

There’s lots I want to share about his wonderful day but for now this pic will have to do. I’m tired! Gloriously happy but tired! Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kee