Today is a sad day for the Colts, Peyton Manning, Indy, all of Indiana, and Colts fans everywhere–including us out here in the desert. Our beloved quarterback, Peyton Manning, was released from the team today.While I’m not a native Hoosier, and I’ve only recently (since being married) become a Colts fan, Peyton Manning is the… Read More Feelin’ Blue
Sometimes life happens in nice, neat blog-post packages. It’s easy to have something to write about or have a topic around which to theme a post. Then there are other times. Times when life just happens. Times I’d like to remember, but times that are harder to record since they are the stuff everyday life… Read More Little Bits of Life
When Amy asked, “What do you guys miss most about Indiana?” I promptly answered, “Being outside.” Since our backyard is dirt and weeds, and grass and trees are not easily found, being outside in Arizona takes planning and thought. But in Indiana, green is everywhere, and spending time outside is comfortable and easily accessible. Spending… Read More The Stuff Memories Are Made Of
Last week was the first time the entire Moody Clan was together in almost two years. This time we had a grandson/nephew to add to the mix. I’m happy Silas got to meet his Uncle David and Aunt Tammy who loved on him the whole time. I think Silas was immediately comfortable with David because… Read More Capturing the Moment
Indiana lived up to its motto this past week. We flew into Indy to be with the Moodys for a week, and got to reconnect with the Mankas and my best friend along the way! Baby did amazingly well on the flight. He slept through take-off and landing, and was charming everyone around us with… Read More Indiana: The Crossroads of America
I just feel like writing today. Silas is crawling around on the family room floor exploring the blinds, the magazines, sometimes crawling over to visit me. He’s such a happy baby today–singing, talking to himself, laughing, smiling, napping well, and eating lots. He and I have been getting up quite early this week. The earliest… Read More Ramblings on a Saturday
Five years ago yesterday–December 20, 2005–Stephen proposed. Stephen and I had dated since my freshman year at Bob Jones University (2001), so we had been together quite a while. Maybe someday I’ll write the story of how we “met,” but for now I’ll stick to the engagement story. I flew to Indiana from St. George,… Read More A Peppermint Date
Think tables overflowing with casserole dishes, steaming crock pots, platters of meat, baskets of bread, and desserts of all types and deliciousness. Think Christmas Banquet, Thanksgiving Dinner, Labor Day Picnic, Memorial Day Picnic–each an annual “potluck opportunity” at church. I can still remember the feeling of anticipation I had as a kid on the evening… Read More The Church Potluck: Rules of Engagement
Hhhmm…what to get my valentine for sweethearts’ day? This year I thought I’d surprise him with a Colts jersey. I didn’t make up my mind to get it until Wednesday night, so I ordered it online early Thursday morning before I left for work. Without paying extra for speedy shipping, Up North Jersey got my… Read More Blue Valentines