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It was the first day of school today for my little rascals. Early August? Yes, I know. Kind of a bummer but we’re learning to live with it. Sophia was especially excited. “My two favorite days  of school are the first day  and the last day!”  – Sophia Sunshine True that. I came across this… Continue reading Back to school

Wishing you a most beautiful holiday and a very happy, happy new year!  I’d hoped to showcase my holiday decorating this season but then Connecticut happened, Lily happened and Lori happened and holiday decorating took a back seat to healing and prayer. So just a few images from around the family fort and will follow… Continue reading All is calm, all is bright…

Somewhere between the second and third grade, I was sitting at Grandma’s gigantic IBM electric typewriter playing “office” inside the Funeral Home she and Grandpa started in 1939 when I spotted the school bus outside and two girls in matching green jackets get off. “Hey Grandma, who are those two girls that just got off… Continue reading Best Friends Forever

Big news at chez Schoenberger.  Meet the newest member of our family, Ripley! Rip is a rescue pooch, year and half old. He was adopted from our neighbor and currently being loved on immensely by two very happy kids that had the surprise of their life last week. I must admit, I forgot how much… Continue reading I forgot how much I love having a dog…

Happy Father’s Day to my one and only… You never waiver in wanting to give us the world. Thank you for being our rock Daddy. We love you more than words could ever say. photo courtesy of Aunt Judy. xo And to my dear ole Dad. You got it right! I absolutely loved life growing… Continue reading Dad Day

And I’d like to say thank you Mom and Dad for having me… To my brother and sister for not killing me when all I wanted to do was just tag along… To my husband for the LIFE… To my children for the crazy joy they bring me… To my dear friends for being my… Continue reading It’s my birthday…

I recently found this picture of my childhood bedroom and wanted to share for several different reasons. For starters, are you kidding me with my sponge paint border experiment in turquoise and mauve? Kills me! Though I gotta hand it to Mom and Dad for allowing me to express myself. Lucky for them their bedroom… Continue reading An old devotional: short and sweet

Where oh where has the time gone?! A year ago today, my hand shaking just a bit,  I hit “publish post” and never looked back. The response was amazing and more than I could have ever imagined. You all were so sweet and forthcoming with your kind words. I thank God everyday for this blogging… Continue reading Happy Anniversary to Vreeland Road!

Hi friends, How are you coming on those new year resolutions/dreams? I was plugging along on mine, excitedly ready to share my progress with you but instead my world was turned upside down two weeks ago when I received the news that my dear friend Wilma, who has been battling cancer like a champ, was… Continue reading The brightest star