On July 7th, two days after my first son was born, I remember being pushed down the hallway of the hospital with my new baby in my arms headed to the car to take our "family" home.  It is one of the most joyous moments a mom can feel in her lifetime.  Yet mine was clouded with tears. ... Read More about Jonathan’s Story and “The Voice”

Hey friends!   I am sooooooo excited to tell you that Jonathan auditioned for Season 10 of THE VOICE! That's the secret I have been keeping for a loooong time and why Jonathan and I were on the West Coast! I can't say anything else, but I'm so glad I can finally share at least THAT ... Read More about Big Announcement!!! Jonathan and THE VOICE!

This past weekend, Jonathan, Luke and I headed down to Princeton, Kentucky for the Pennington Folk Music Festival. He got a fresh new haircut for the occasion.  :)  (He had been trying to let his hair grow out, and it was driving this mama cra-zy!  He finally decided it needed ... Read More about Jonathan’s Performances at the Pennington Festival

Happy Thursday, y’all! I hope you are having a great week! This past weekend, Cy, the boys, and I went to Louisville for the Kentucky State Fair.  Jonathan had qualified for the Coca-Cola Classic Talent Competition. He got third place in his semi-finals’ group, and they called us on ... Read More about Jonathan at the Ky State Fair!

Hey guys! Hope you are having a great week so far! The boys are at a basketball camp this week and having a blast.    Poor Eli is totally worn out and went to bed at 7:15 tonight. Last week, they finally posted Jonathan’s final song at the Kentucky Opry.  He was in the finals ... Read More about Jonathan’s Last Performance at the Kentucky Opry

Happy Monday, y’all! I am so excited about this beautiful day we are having in Kentucky today!!  Sunny and Seventies!  Does my soul well.  The boys don’t have school tomorrow because it’s Election Day, so I have a lot to get caught up on today.  I’m spending the morning on my computer, and ... Read More about Jonathan’s going to the Ky Opry Finals!

Hey sweet friends. Guess what?  Adam has the stomach bug now.  He's the second to get it.  Eli had it Friday night.   I hope that no one else catches the bug in our family. Especially Jonathan because he is supposed to be going to Washington D.C. this weekend for his 8th grade field trip.  ... Read More about Jonathan’s Performance at the Opry

Hey Friends! I wanted to share some good news with you!  Remember the weekend before last when I told you that Jonathan didn’t win the weekly Talent Search at the Ky Opry? I shared it in my Sunday Encouragement post. Well, Jonathan went back to the Ky Opry this past weekend while I was ... Read More about Jonathan Won at the Opry!