{Meal Plan} Pinning & Planning Our Dinner Menu and Remembering September 11

by Denise // 11 September, 2016 // Comments off

For September 11, the family and I had a quiet Sunday to reflect on the tragic events that occurred fifteen years ago. We watched the NBC broadcast as the events unfolded on that fateful day. To my kids, it may be history but... Continue reading →

American Sniper: A Memorial Day Giveaway

by Denise // 18 May, 2015 // Comments off

My father is a Marine. He served multiple tours in Vietnam, but that’s all I know about his service because fatherly pride prevented him from sharing his war stories with my sister and me. Once we were both married off, his... Continue reading →

Remembering My Grandma Nancy and Aunt Linda

by Denise // 19 January, 2015 // Comments off

Over the past couple of months, my family lost two loved ones to cancer. We had to say goodbye to two spunky ladies with an unbelievable zest for life. Around Thanksgiving, we lost my grandmother, who we affectionately called Grandma... Continue reading →

Run to Remember (9-11 Memorial 5K)

by Denise // 13 September, 2012 // Comments off

When I heard about a free 5K held on 9-11, I immediately signed up for the race. Although the event was held early Tuesday morning in Spring Hill and would interfere with my family’s morning routine, I really wanted to... Continue reading →

After 9-11, We Rise Above

by Denise // 10 September, 2012 // Comments off

There are a few historical moments when you remember where you were on that fateful day. On September 11, I was seven months pregnant standing in my classroom preparing my lessons for the day while I watched the news to... Continue reading →

9/11 Memorial

by Denise // 5 September, 2012 // Comments off

This morning, I realized that I never shared my photos from NYC. Since next Tuesday is the anniversary of the attacks on September 11, I thought it fitting to share photos of our visit to the 9/11 Memorial. When visiting the memorial, visitors... Continue reading →