Dear Ella, Even though you won't be reading or embarrassed by my blog for a few more years, I wanted to document your special day here anyway. Plus, the princess on your card took up all the room where I wanted to write, and I knew scribbling over Belle's face would be frowned upon. I cannot ... » Learn More about This is Six
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
412 Food Rescue
I went on a date with Andrew McCutchen last week. By "date," I mean I rode in a truck that he graciously and generously donated to 412 Food Rescue. When Cutch heard 412 Food Rescue was raising money to buy a refrigerated truck to safely haul and deliver fresh food to those in need all over ... » Learn More about 412 Food Rescue
Giveaway! Children’s Theater Festival in Pittsburgh
If you're lucky enough to live in or around Pittsburgh, you know the Cultural Trust is what keeps the arts alive and thriving in our great city. Pittsburgh's Cultural District is impressive in its own right, but when you learn the story of how it was transformed from a forgotten piece of downtown ... » Learn More about Giveaway! Children’s Theater Festival in Pittsburgh
5 Things I Miss About My Traditional Teaching Gig
I didn't have my own classroom at my previous brick and mortar teaching job. I hated every second of the traveling, mostly because I had cankles and could barely see my feet over my pregnant belly, but also because I don't like to share. One of my colleagues actually counted his pencils after I had ... » Learn More about 5 Things I Miss About My Traditional Teaching Gig
Our Master Bedroom: 10 Years in the Making
We were incredibly fortunate to purchase a new-build as our family home. Being the first and only owners wasn't only exciting, but it gave us confidence that we wouldn't need to Google "plumbing in Pittsburgh" for at least a couple of years! Friends of ours had moved into their new digs only to ... » Learn More about Our Master Bedroom: 10 Years in the Making