Your Regular Dose of Sunshine: Blog

This past week in our hometown was our county fair. We're involved in a lot, and we wouldn't want it any other way. That being said though, I would prefer the catch-all shoe area to be a different way.

 As I worked late into the night last night, making up for a week full of animal shows, carniv...

Reflection, I've come to learn, is so powerful. It helps us be able to recognize our growth while encouraging us to take on new challenges. For me, it's also a time to reflect in gratitude. And today, and every other day, I'm so very grateful for YOU. 

You are amazing, and I am blessed by you. With...

I admit, as a K-3rd softball coach, I get way too into it. I'm cheering these girls on for even missing the ball because dangit, they tried. I wish I would have had this much passion and drive to win when I was playing in high school, if I'm being honest. 

We had our last games of the season a coup...

It is my pleasure to get to be part of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce's Women Empowerment Series, continuing next Thursday at the Kroc Center. There have already been two women featured this year who have stood in front of crowds and shared their stories and wow, have they moved the crowd. 

Th...

This is our little man, Hudson Jude. He's confident, direct, fearless and apparently, lacks the ability to see well! 😂 Last week, we had our eye check before heading to Kindergarten in the fall, and thank goodness those are required! This kid can't see up close and has an astigmatism that is worse t...

We all have varying levels of self-confidence. For me, my confidence varies based on the situation I'm in. Speaking in front of a crowd? High level of confidence. Discussing cryptocurrency with a coaching client? Low level of confidence. Helping teams learn how to better invest in their teams? High ...

My sister is my absolute best friend. Deanne is also the person that is the most honest with me, whether I like it or not. Recently, while going against the Romantic Classic Style ID that I am, I tried something trendy. I got my eyebrows laminated, and wasn't sure how I felt about them. If you're li...

Do you have a cabinet or a drawer where you store things to use only when company comes over? Or do you have a bottle of champagne or bourbon you're saving to celebrate a specific milestone? Yeah, me too.

I think of this classy white platter that I only use when friends come over as a meat, fruits ...

Sydney, our 7-year-old, is all girl. She loves to wear fancy dresses, style her own hair and pick out her own mismatched socks. The book series "Fancy Nancy" is a favorite of hers, and it fits her quite nicely, curly hair and all.

Over the weekend, we had a birthday party held outside at our local ...

Where's Waldo, I mean, Denise?

My hope is when you look at the photo above, it's hard for you to pick me out because of my youthful looking skin. No? Ok, fineeeeee. It's because I'm only three feet off the ground, isn't it? Yeah, that's intentional.

When we speak with people of any age, it's impor...