Author Archives: Tricia

Focusing on Following

Focusing on Following

I will be the first to admit that I LOVE “followers”.  I am the personality/behavioral type that likes to be liked.  I enjoy feedback.  That “stupid” corporate phrase that “feedback is a gift” – yep, I believe it.  And I love dialogue.  Heck, one of my 5 StrengthsFinder strengths is Communication which is defined as

I "Graduated" and I Don’t Like It!

I "Graduated" and I Don’t Like It!

  I took my first online survey today since my birthday. Disappointment. I’m now in the next age group. (You can barely see the categories in the picture above.) 35-44 year olds. Seriously? Then my co-worker pointed out that it could be worse. “You could be dead”, she said. True. Point made. Still doesn’t mean

The Simple Things: Proud Sibling

The Simple Things: Proud Sibling

On Friday Stella (right) started soccer with some kids in the neighborhood. Charlotte is not quite sure why she can’t play. Doesn’t understand not being old enough. She was sad at first but then loved cheering for her “sissy”. Here’s Charlotte’s proud moment afterwards… Getting her picture taken with the “soccer star”.

Seven Thirty Three – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Seven Thirty Three – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Many of you have now noticed that “Take 10 with Tricia” looks a bit whole hell of a lot different.  I was in dire need of a virtual makeover.  When I started this blog in January, I promised myself that I would get it going for a few months and then give it a face-lift. 

Stuff Stella Said Part Two

Stuff Stella Said Part Two

So awhile back you got a glimpse of some of the things Stella has said.  Here’s the latest: Stella: Mom, Mamaw and Pops are 1000 ways.Me: 1000 ways?  What do you mean?Stella: You know, far.  They live in Kentucky. Two days later she sees a picture of Union Terminal on the TV.Stella: Mom!  It’s the

Whatcha Might Not Know…French Polynesia

Whatcha Might Not Know…French Polynesia

So for the past few Wednesdays I’ve written about the proposal, the pre-party and the wedding day.  Now, let’s talk honeymoon.  The honest truth is since we had a much smaller wedding (18 people…in attendance!) Andy and I spent the money we had saved for the large wedding we didn’t have on the honeymoon.  We

Crafting for a Cause

I’ve been busy working on a couple of Flower Pot Hair Bow “Bouquets”. Both are for gift basket raffles at separate charity events.  Hopefully they will be well liked. But more importantly I hope they will raise some $$ to kick CANCER in the ass.

Hair Bows

My most recent order included some of these cute bows. One was a gift for an OSU fan. Another one for a Green Bay fan. The larger purple one was customized to match a dress for a family photo. And the rest were just random “girl” colors. All were fun to make!

Busted…The Jig is Up

Not only is today my 10th Wedding Anniversary, but it’s also my BIRTHDAY!  First thing this morning I received a great hand-made card from the kids…with all three hands traced as signatures. Age?  Well, I’ve been 28 for 7 years now.  HA!  The problem great thing about this is that Stella has believed I was