Growing up I lived in the most wonderful neighborhood. There were kids to play with in all age ranges, and the adults all seemed to be friends. When the weather was good my family would go outside and gather on our driveway. Within a short period of time a bunch of our neighbors would come and [...]
Our second stab at our girls "wine club*" was a success. Eight women came over to my house (perfect number), and we celebrated Cinco de Mayo by indulging in wines from Chile. When I say indulge I mean drank too much wine, in a short period of time, but had a complete blast! Wine Club [...]
All through college, my favorite time of the week was at 4 o'clock on Friday...the start of Happy Hour! It was wonderful - great friends, great music, and great beer. My love for happy hour continued post-college, but it seemed that my friends didn't love it as much as I did, and over time I didn't [...]
Our house! Living in a townhouse community has its ups and its downs, but one of the major perks is knowing that when it snows someone else is in charge of plowing and shoveling us out! Snow Day Here is our house! March certainly came in like a lion this year and dumped about 8-12" [...]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.