Downtown Date Night

May 11, 2015 | Events, Marriage, San Antonio

For Orlando’s 29th birthday, I was struggling to decide if I wanted to plan a grand party, or just do something a little more laidback at home since we had a one month old to consider in the party planning process.  But then it hit me: he would be turning 29 on...

Happy Birthday to My Husband

Apr 29, 2015 | Marriage

Dear Orlando, Just as I was sitting down to write this post, I changed over the little motivational quotes box on my desk and this was what came up: “Keep focused on who and what are most important in your life.  Making a life is more important than making a...

5 Things You Should Know About My Hyphenated Last Name

Jan 28, 2015 | Marriage, Thoughts on Life

Now that we’re solidly in to the 21st Century, you would think that it wouldn’t throw people for as big of a loop when they discover I have a hyphenated name.  I know several friends who hyphenate their last name as well, too, so it’s not as though...

32 Ways I Miss My Husband

Oct 20, 2014 | Family, Life in Mexico, Marriage, Thoughts on Life

I was originally going to title this post “5 Reasons Why Long Distance Marriage Sucks” or “Why Long Distance Love Is Harder When You’re Married With Kids” but it just felt too negative and complaint-ridden.  Many of you know that Orlando...

5 Ways to Treat the Man Who Has Everything

Sep 24, 2014 | Beauty, Marriage, San Antonio

It’s not tough for me to admit that Orlando is metrosexual.  I’ve written about how awesome it is before.  What is a little tough, however, is admitting that he’s nearly impossible to treat with a surprise gift or nicety of life.  I’m his wife,...

An Anniversary Getaway at The Houstonian

Jun 30, 2014 | Beauty, Family, Marriage, Skincare, Travel

My parents have taken a trip for just the two of them near their anniversary every year that I can remember.  Sometimes it’s just a quick road trip, other times they jet off to somewhere warm and romantic.  Regardless, it made an impact on me growing up to see...