It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation: Yes, we can.

It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail towards freedom through the darkest of nights: Yes, we can.

It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness: Yes, we can.  read more »

Ahh spring is in the air! The birds are chirping the bees are a buzzing and some neighbors cat keeps taking a crap in my yard. When we first moved in to our house I had some serious yard pride. We came from a town home with no back yard and the owners didn’t want my kids toys in the front courtyard area. (Apparently this area is just for looks and not actual enjoyment.)   read more »

The first time we mowed our yard we sat all four of us in the back on the grass, marveling at our very own personal outdoor space. Like kids we rolled around playing and taking in the smell of fresh cut lawn. 

Why is it when I see a couple that are obviously pregnant with their first child my first thought is, “Enjoy that while you can.” As much as we’d like to think having a child doesn’t change the relationship or even the places you might go. it does. When we were expecting our first it was all about us, more so myself really. If I was tired I napped if I wanted to go for a walk down to the local cafe and people watch I would. During the weekends we would make a trip to the nearest Babies R Us where we might spend hours trying to decide what car seat stroller combo would be right for our little bean. Afterwards we would discuss our purchases over a long lunch of mexican food followed by heartburn and gas. Ah the good life.   read more »