What's in a name?

Lemonade & Laughter...what is this all about?

I am 32 years old and happily married for almost 8 months. I have 2 beautiful stepdaughters. I am a dedicated Christ follower. However, just because I follow Jesus doesn't mean that life is all roses and smiles. I am a woman. I like to dream and make plans. I may or may not be, but really am, somewhat of a Type A personality. So creating lists & plans, working hard to complete/accomplish things, and checking things off a list make me feel good.

Then there's this thing called life. I made great plans for my life...like get married early, have 2 kids by 28, run a half marathon, kayak some great rivers, be the involved grade mother, etc. Yet, life hasn't gone as expected. I have a choice. I can dwell in what could have been or thrive in what is & what can be.

Lemonade & Laughter. Lemonade is much like life. I can choose to keep the sour lemons stored up, not really of much great value. Or I can choose to make something sweet & enjoyable out of them. That's how I try to view life. Laughter is the best medicine. So when you put the joy of laughter with the sweetness that can come from the most sour of experiences together, combined with the goodness of Jesus, you get the blessed life.

I am not perfect. My family is not perfect. This blog will follow the highs and lows, the daily grind, and some fun in between of my family. Hope it offers you laughter, perspective, learn from our mistakes, and inspiration along the way.

Here we go...