Walking around in a bit of a fog, more than usual, this morning. Linky Love Bytes: Wordless Wednesday HQ, 5 Minutes for Mom ©2003 -2013 This Full House with a fan page on Facebook and everything! Read more →

Taken on Manasquan Beach, NJ on a much warmer day, in November. #nofilter “Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?” - Richard Bach (Jonathan Livingston Seagull) More linky love bytes: Wordless Wednesday HQ, 5 Minutes for Mom ©2003 -2013 This Full House with a fan page on Facebook and everything! Read more →

I made a lot of dumb choices, early in life (okay, fine, very recently too) and now that I'm older (never you mind just how old) do I understand that stupid choices, more often than not, lead to making better decisions, later on. But, don't tell my kids...not just yet...okay?!? Oh, but I feel it safe to say that anyone who knows me (most especially, IRL) would probably agree: my husband is an example of a pretty gosh-darned good pick. But, this post is NOT about him (you're welcome, sweetie!) or necessarily even about me. It is about my husband... Read more →

One of the many reasons why I love living on the East coast (and YES, there is more than one reason to love Jersey, shuddup!) is our ability to experience all four seasons...sometimes all in the same week, even...so today, it's autumn. Oh, hello there Autumn! It's been a very stressful week/month/year/seriously, it's probably better if we just quit keeping score, because...DAYUM!!!!...it's hard out here with teenagers...the stress, she is NOT leaving...so, I kicked myself out of the house and took my two oldest girls with me, because they really should learn to plan on NOT being home...a little better...next... Read more →

No edits, no filters, no iPhone, it's all Iris. ALTERNATE BLOG POST TITLE: Reason why I rushed out the front door early this morning and nearly beaned myself into unconsciousness (pro tip: check to make sure the storm door is actually unlocked!) I wanted to get this shot before the raindrops evaporated -- I blame all you more-expert-like photographers out there AND Instagr.am! © 2003 - 2012 This Full House Freshly-Brewed Elsewhere: I am very honored to be working with Hallmark as a Life is a Special Occasion featured blogger, which allows me the opportunity to share personal stories, insights... Read more →

No pets allowed, inquire within. © 2003 - 2012 This Full House Freshly-Brewed Elsewhere: Kellogg's Champions of Great Starts Event (Dude, I got to hang out with Olympians!) Read more →