Black Tie (Optional)

I'll admit it. I've never been to a very formal, dressy party before. But next weekend, the dashingly handsome sidekick and I are es...

My Reading Pile

I'm notorious for reading too many books at once. It would probably make more sense to read one at a time, but for some reason I always ...

Wordless Wednesday: Guess Who's Turning Two Tomorrow

All the Joy

I've been in a blogging holding pattern lately, just posting pictures on Wednesday instead of anything substantial. Is this the new norm...

Wordless Wednesday: Window

Photo credit: my talented sister, Michelle Pardini

Wordless Wednesday: A Walk to the Corner Store

Photo credit: My amazingly talented sister, Michelle Pardini

My Little Announcement of BIG Proportions

Kate Schafer Testerman gave me an early Christmas present. She called last week to offer represent representation, so I am now a proud clie...

Wordless Wednesday: Love

  This is a Twitter and Facebook repeat. But too cute not to post again.

Balancing Act

I've said it on my blog many times and I've seen it discussed on other blogs, too, but one of the most difficult parts of pursuing a...