Author: Lori & Heidi
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Coming Full Circle: Payton Returns to East Noble as Head Volleyball Coach
Hold on! Here’s the thing…there’s something really special about coming home, especially when “home” is a gym where you once played your heart out. For those who’ve followed East Noble volleyball over the years, the name Payton might sound familiar. Back in her high school days, she was known for her strong serve, competitive spirit,…
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Essential Home Repairs Every Parent Should Teach
Hold On! Here’s the Thing: Do your young adult kids know much about home maintenance? I’ve tried teaching my son to raise the blinds in his room, not just to keep them working, but because condensation turns into mildew if you don’t. Spoiler: he didn’t listen. Cue me sanding, priming, and painting window corners all…
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Hold On, Dogs — Here’s the Thing…
Getting an electric dog fence? Turns out, it’s a whole process. More than we expected,honestly. We thought it would be a one-and-done kind of day — they show up, bury a wire, handover some collars, and boom — freedom for the dogs. Nope. There’s a lot more to it(and a lot of beeping involved). We…
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10 Things we Learned in Aruba (the Easy Way & the Hard Way)
10 Things we Learned in Aruba (the Easy Way & the Hard Way) 5. Definitely buy your alcohol at the airport duty free store. Purchase over the limit and pay the taxes. It is cheaper than any other liquor store we found. 6. Find a driver and use them consistently. Know the rates. We have…
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Hold On! Aruba Trip
I’ve heard about Aruba since I was in middle school, when a close friend and her family vacationed there every year. Over time, it seemed like I kept hearing more and more about this little island paradise, and it’s been on my travel wish list ever since. So, when our 30th anniversary lined up with…
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Part Two: Letting Growth Happen Naturally
In my last post, I shared how not every flower we love will thrive in our gardens. Some just aren’t meant for our soil, our sun, or our climate, and no amount of care will change that. It’s a tough lesson for gardeners, but also a gentle reminder that life often works the same way.…
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Hold On! Here’s the Thing: Lessons from a Lifetime of Spring Plantings
Why It’s Not Just About What You Want to Grow—It’s About What Wants to Grow With You
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