Color Me Kris

Today is our 11 year wedding anniversary.  It's crazy thinking back on all that we've been through as a couple. From your Navy career, setting aside time for our college educations, blending our families, and desperately trying to conceive children of our own. We've celebrated and we've met defeat, but what we've never done is turn our backs on each other. Good relationships don't just happen, they take time, patience, understanding, and forgiveness. Kenya,Read More0 Comments

  BEFORE:  It was time. Time to get rid of the hideous orange chair (I once loved) out of my living room. My son sits in it constantly, and put his feet in it with his shoes on. No matter how much fuss I make, it didn't stop him. Now the chair has developed little lint balls (because of the texture) and I can not handle it. It has to go! Design Inspiration:Read More0 Comments

Since my granddaughter's birth a little over 2 months ago, I've fallen completely  head over heels in love with everything about her. Hey curly dark hair, her slate grey eyes, the cute way she sucks her fingers when she's hungry. If you are new to the blog, my grand daughter Karson, was born in July, 5 weeks before her due date. She did a short stay in the NICU, but she's now aRead More0 Comments

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Late in the summer, my wife surprised the kids and I with an impromptu family vacation to Panama City Beach, Florida. It was such a beautiful place and felt amazing being back close to the seaside, something my heart has missed so much. The kids were over the moon, they are kind of like fish out of water and I could see on their faces how much they now realize, that they too, missRead More0 Comments

1. The Seaside: It brings a sense of calming over me. The sound of the waves crashing: soothes my soul, and the breathtaking beauty puts me at peace. The wind blowing and the cool sand on my toes. Helps me think with a clear mind. 2. My Grandmother's Arms: My grandmother's arms are my security blanket. She is my calm, my happy, and my comfort when I'm scared. She exudes love in aRead More0 Comments

Hello loves! I realized I haven't posted anything for my Mermaid family lately. Here's some of the latest goodies, and where I purchased them. Breakfast Tray: Kroger $14.99 Bath Towel: Ross: $7.99 Wash Clothes: Khol's: $19.99 (6 pack) Starfish Decor: Hobby Lobby :$3.99 Yankee Candle (7oz.): Khol's $11.99 Read More0 Comments

1. Go outside 2. Call a friend 3. Drink warm tea 4. Wear comfy sock/clothes 5. Stay in the present 6. Take a deep breath 7. Create something 8. Write about your feelings 9. Tell someone you "I love you" 10. Listen to uplifting music 11. Watch a funny movie 12. Have a treat (like chocolate, pizza or ice cream) 13. Buy fresh flowers 14. Take a walk 15. Read a book 16.Read More0 Comments

The kids and I discovered this activity over the summer and it was a HUGE hit! I'll admit I was initially worried if it would hold interest, because to be frank if its not Fornite related, it's "stupid" in the words of my 8 year old. Surprisingly the bright colors and the effect, won them over for a few minutes. They wanted to create it again and again! To produce the color rush youRead More0 Comments