We just finished a 7.5 mile hike of Panther Creek Falls in Clarkesville, GA about 1 hour north of home. It was a spur of the moment, let's take a Friday hike! I am sore, I am tired and I loved it! We took Onyx on his first long hike and swim. The top was … Continue reading Getting Back to Nature
I met my best friend in life 5 years ago. We have traveled the world, we hold hands and we are finally under the same roof. Challenges with blending a family? Yes? Worth it, again...yes. Summer of 2023 was big, we finally and officially moved in together and blended the families. It is so easy … Continue reading Date Nights with My Best Friend
Watching your kids grow into adults is hard. I remember them as little kids, 3 little girls in pigtails and dresses clinging to every word. My son, emulating every move and joke, waking up in the onsie pj's and learning of the days mischief (typically led by his middle sister and constant companion). Telling all … Continue reading Letting Your Kids Grow Up
One of my favorite childhood memories was always having someone to play with. A younger brother, a cousin or kids across the street. Growing up on 51 acres of land with woods, farm, rivers and a pond was amazing. We had big hills to slide or ride down anytime. My brother and I had a … Continue reading Let Your Kids Play in the Mud
On April 30th, 2023 at around 3:20 PM CST, my father passed away at the age of 71. It's hard to believe that he's gone. He was there when I took my first breath, and I was there with him when he took his last. My dad was an incredible man who held many names … Continue reading The Toughest and Saddest Day of My Life
Alex Putman 