Miss Lily

My beautiful niece, Lillian Wren (Lily) was born October 31, 2011

at 12:15pm.

7lbs. 9oz.

20 1/2 inches long

The most beautiful baby girl I've seen in my life.

A few days later she was adopted by her parents, Mike and Nik, of Minneapolis Minnesota. She is beloved by all who know her and for that I am overwhelmingly grateful.


This is Lily ( in her Christmas pajamas) and her parents on Christmas.



Words cannot describe how much I love little Lily. She will be three months old tomorrow and is growing fast. She is a miracle and a blessing to so many people. I am grateful to have even a small part in her wonderful life.
*Jasmine picked this song to express her sentiments to Lily and I couldn't agree more.

Discovering Caleb Blood

I've never really been the avant-garde person when it comes to new music and bands. I like all kinds of music- the kind I was raised on in Journey and Queen and Brooks and Dunn. I love dance music of all kinds that send me spinning around the floor. I love the music I listen to when I'm sad or lonely, excited or happy, thoughtful and nostalgic, and even angry music. So when a good friend of mine introduced me to a new local artist I was, well, less than interested. But I listened to be polite and discovered the genius that is Caleb Blood. Here are two of his songs that I absolutely love!! Please enjoy and tell your friends!

Song Stuck In My Head

I've had this song stuck in my head for weeks now, ever since watching Something Borrowed (good movie by the way). It helps that I own a Chevy and that I look really good getting out of it when the sun hits my hair : ) Plus the movie is really really cute. Kissing animals, holding hands, little kids....I probably shouldn't watch it too often, but that won't stop me from listening. And if you like this song, check out Natasha Bedingfield's song from the movie here. Have a great holiday weekend!

It's Not "Easy"

I just love this new song by Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield, so I wanted to share! The actual music video will be released later this week, so maybe I'll repost. But sometimes it's good to put your own story and heart into the song before they show you what they were thinking. <3

P.S. 6 days til I see Emilee and 10 days til her wedding!!!!