Watching and wondering.Mamas reflection on Victoria's 25th birthday.As a young mama, watching baby you sleep in my arms was such a blessed gift. To hold you and think of the wondrous love and joy that you brought to my heart was beyond my grasp. I mean how could a perfect button-nose babe be given to such an imperfect mama? The tender you in my arms brought about wonders of love and hopes and dreams as I wondered what would be in store for your future. I’d never missed my own mom more than ... Read More about Watching and Wondering
Trim Healthy Mama Pearl’s Chili Review
I think fall is the most wonderful time of year! You may have heard that a time (or two) here! Ha! It is my favorite season. I do hope you are enjoying this season. One of the comfort foods of fall is chili. I like to have a Dutch oven of chili simmering on the stovetop while enjoying a cozy day indoors. Since the weather has been perfect for chili, I thought I'd look to see what Trim Healthy Mama offered. I settled on trying Pearl's Chili. Pearl ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Pearl’s Chili Review
Trim Healthy Mama (but make it Audra style)
When Mom told me she was going to be out of the country and wanted me to take care of the blog while she was gone, she (of course) included instructions that included posts regarding Trim Healthy Mama, the eating plan I introduced her to four years ago. Life looks a lot different for me than it did then, though. Because of my divorce last year, I moved to Nashville and bought my own house. I also changed jobs (and industries), but still work the typically late hours I used to (and that Mom ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama (but make it Audra style)
For the Love of Lamp Lights – The Westin
After a long hiatus, coming back to the blog with this specific post feels very fitting; there aren't many photos that I have that remind me of just how much I am my mother's daughter quite as much as this one does.Somewhere in the last ten years, Mom and I have switched roles and instead of me constantly taking photos of everything, that's become Mom's "thing", and especially (as you all have seen) when it comes to light fixtures. I'm not normally one to notice the details of or appreciate such ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – The Westin
Get ready for some good posts
I can say that because for the next couple of weeks, we are going to have a very special guest posting on By The Lamp Light! And if you have been hanging out here By The Lamp Light for a while, she is no stranger - but is my beloved first born daughter, Audra Elizabeth!(The crowd goes wild!!!)Yay! Yes, I knew you would be as excited as I am. It has been way too long since she has shared her lovely self and gifted writing with us, but she is going to start off the first few weeks ... Read More about Get ready for some good posts