Jennifer RialesWood Paneling Makeover and the Good-est BoyWhen we first walked through this house all I saw was potential around every corner. That may be due in part to how fast the houses in...
Jennifer RialesAn update on the garden, and the late night scareI am sure you're all sitting just on the edge of your seat to know how the garden is doing. Am I right? I could just tell that was a...
Jennifer RialesStorms Rolling InI enjoy the quiet mornings by myself after Ryan leaves for work. Today, especially, because the rain clouds outside have not only...
Jennifer RialesA Morning ReflectionAs I sat at the kitchen table, sipping my steaming cup of coffee, reading Psalm 8 from my Bible this morning I admit that I felt a little...
Jennifer RialesRelaxing and Reflecting on a BeachI already had some down time after finishing my masters project to relax and rest my brain, but poor Ryan felt like he needed some time...
Jennifer RialesTempted to SleepIt's so easy for me not to be intentional in the way I use my time every day. I'm one of those people that thrives under a routine with...
Jennifer RialesThree week hiatus; or the three weeks that nearly made my hair fall out.Let me be the first to say it: What. Happened!? Three weeks without a post or even an update! How could I be so thoughtless of you,...
Jennifer RialesGrowing Pains: What Doesn't Kill YouI have been a student for almost 20 years of my life, which is a considerable amount of time. During those 20 years I've been a very good...
Jennifer RialesMama's BiscuitsDo you want to know how to tell when you've officially passed into adulthood with a separate life from your family? When your mother...
Jennifer RialesFaithful PlaceDo you see that picture up there? This is my happy place, my zen place, or whatever you choose to call it. All I need is a book and cup...
Jennifer RialesAsheville Mountains & Biltmore GardensRyan and I were up early Saturday morning for the long drive to Asheville, North Carolina. We decided to rent a car because Ryan didn't...
Jennifer RialesGardening or Digging up Daisies?I've never been known to possess any skill at growing plants of any variety, but I'm trying new things and it helps that the garden plot...
Jennifer RialesRoyal Watch (Pool) PartyRyan and I went to a pool party last Saturday at my parent's house. It was really just a family gathering together to eat, swim, laugh,...
Jennifer RialesHot days, Cats and Short WeekendsI am sitting at my kitchen table looking out into the backyard through our one foggy window where the seal is broken hearing the sounds...