Trying to settle back to the reality of life, so wanted to get back to posting my quote of the week even though I’m not done posting about South Africa yet! I thought this little gem was perfect that I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Quote of the week
“Be a yardstick of QUALITY. Some people aren’t used to an environment where EXCELLENCE is expected.” – Steve Jobs The other day Josh’s soccer team had a parents meeting. His new team is pretty hard core and the intensity is … Continue reading
“The companion of agency is always accountability .” The ability to make choices is such a gift. The freedom to do what we want, when we want, how we want. But with that freedom and agency comes accountability. And that … Continue reading
“The best view comes after the hardest climb.” Back in 2010, Rob and I went to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. While spending time in the quaint villages of Positano, Praino and Ravello we decided to do the famous “Walk … Continue reading
“Decisions determine destiny.” Thomas S. Monson A couple of weeks ago I went to the high school open house for students entering high school next year. Although Gabe already attends that school, being the wicked Stepmom, I had to bow … Continue reading
“A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” What do you get when you have two biological brothers 18 months apart, who have some very similar interests (and share the same life … Continue reading
I wanted to start this year off right, by having a quote that was a bit symbolic of what I hoped for the year to come. I don’t know where I heard this quote, – and really it’s not really … Continue reading
Sadly, our yearly quote wall is quite thin:( I talked about our tradition here. This year has been tough on many levels and keeping all the balls rolling has been hard! Sometimes the quote of the week just slipped:( However, … Continue reading
“I have always found it odd that people who think passively aggressively ignoring a person is making a point to them. The only point it makes to anyone is your inability to articulate your point of view because deep down … Continue reading
“Two things that define you: your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.” (Oh boy, I’m very, very blessed, but I have no patience either. ) When Rob and I were away in the fall … Continue reading