I have a friend.

Her name is The Lovely Shannon.

When she gives a gift, it’s always something thoughtful. Beautiful.

Like this. Garden Bon Bons. Yum! TLS knows I love chocolate. She also knows I love gardening {except weeding … I’m not a good weeder, but that’s another story}. Unfortunately, what she didn’t count on was my inability to multitask.…

Can you believe it?! It’s been quite some time since I last saw you, and so many things have changed. I’m older {clearly}, stronger, wiser. I wonder what you’d think of me today?

I have a wonderful life.

I’ve celebrated 11 years of wedded bliss {despite maybe an argument or two}. I know what it’s like to love and be loved.

I have a son. That child you wished for us! You would love him. He’s a joy. He’s a comedian. He lives to make people laugh. There’s no doubt…

As you know, I love winter. It’s beautiful, despite the cold (c’mon, you can always add another layer). When the snow first falls, it’s whiter-than-white, which is just the prettiest color to any neat freak like me. I love how crisp and clean the landscape outside my door looks. I love crock pot foods and the thought of hibernating. The only problem I can find in this season of possible school closings: even neat freaks get cabin fever. Especially if…