If you have a dream, live it. Chase it, fight for it, do whatever it takes to reach it, and don't give up on yourself. I believe in simplicity and that beauty can be found in even the most trying times. Life experience is the best form of education and love is the only way through life. My favorite part of my life is being a Mom. I have learned the most from watching my children. Alas, I have also experienced the most frustrating times in my life with back talking teenagers who like to think they know better than me, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. My husband is my crazy, but steady, and gives me balance when I need it most. At the end of the day and every choice that I have been faced with, it is my family that means the most to me. I consider myself old-fashioned and enjoy going to bed early just to rise before the sun does so I can embrace the beauty of a new day. My favorite thing to do is be in nature and inspired. Hiking, biking, camping, walking, reading, writing, and coffee shops are a few of my all time favorite past times.