Welcome! a bit about me...

I have always, always wanted to write in a Diary. I love the idea of it. But, seriously, what fun is a Diary if only you can read it?! So, here I am...blogging. I've tried it before. It went...well, it went. I gave up within a few short months. Now I am all gung-ho (excuse my cheesiness, but you will come to realize, I am VERY cheesy) to start this blog.

Where to start...Well, I'm married. My husband is Eric and he is pretty awesome. And I'm not just saying that. He is great. He's my best friend and I love everything about him. Okay, so his feet are stinky and he leaves EVERY cabinet in the house WIDE OPEN all of the time, but other than that, he is amazing. He's a United States Marine, so he's gone a lot. That could be the reason I like him so much. (kidding!...kind of.) Right now he is in Afghanistan. Don't feel bad for me. I don't. This is MY life. I choose it. Of course I miss him, but I keep busy...

And that brings me to the little ones. I have two gorgeous children. Robert, 5, is full of energy and intellengence. Right now, he is obsessed with animals. Did you know that Elephants and Hippos only eat at night? Yeah, neither did I.

And then we have Carissa. Oh my sweet baby girl...with her fiery red hair and a personality to match. She is 9 months old and already a total girly girl. Tutus, pettiskirts and headbands have overcome my life. If you would have asked me a year ago what a pettiskirt was, I wouldn't have had the slightest idea. Now, here I am, up to my eyes in tulle! Honestly, though, she is my missing piece. I can not get enough of her, and she really seems to like me, too!

Also in our family is Bauer...our black lab/mutt. Named after Jack Bauer, naturally.

And finally, me...I love my family. I love to cook homemade meals, and bake. I love to cuddle with my kids and read to them. I love farmers markets and finding the freshest food to make babyfood. I believe in babywearing, co-sleeping and breastfeeding, but am so far from being a "hippie." I am conservative, but open minded. I believe in laughter. I believe in telling my children I love them all day, everyday. I believe in dreams, miracles and the power of prayer. I am overly sensitive. I am obsessive compulsive. I love to spend time with my friends, my family, my dog. I want three kids, two dogs and a few chickens. I can not wait to see where my life leads me.

I love my life, my husband and my children...to the moon and back.