How does your day begin? Do you enjoy waking up slowly each morning? Are you one of those who hits the snooze button two or three times so you can enjoy a few more minutes in bed, or are you the type that doesn't even need an alarm clock and you hop out of bed at the same time each day?  Maybe you are a night owl, and you don't even like morning time. I am a morning person and always have been. I usually get up around the same time each morning (except on vacations!) and I thrive off of a routine. If I oversleep, I feel frazzled all morning. Alternatively, if I wake up earlier than normal, I get excited thinking about the extra time I gained, even if it's only a few minutes. For years now, I have found that a morning routine sets the tone for my whole day. If that ... View Post

I love Jesus. I am a pastor's wife. I believe chocolate is perfectly acceptable to eat at breakfast time. I love adventure, and more specifically, traveling. Discovering new places to explore makes me giddy. I am an avid reader and enjoy almost all genres. Oftentimes I am in the middle of reading several different books at one time. I appreciate fine wine and am so thankful to live in a wine region. I believe there is no better way of starting a celebration than with Champagne! Going to the beach is one of my favorite things to do. I'm told I have a very distinctive laugh, and I love to laugh. My older daughter and I have matching airplane tattoos. Cooking and baking for others brings me joy. Because my son and I have to eat gluten-free, I enjoy the challenge ... View Post