Alyssa Dawson

a condensed version of my weekend

Happy Sunday night. Brand is out on an emergency dental visit with a dentist in our area, he’s getting a head start on learning all the fun stuff. I’m sitting here, light on in every room, watching the office, hearing mumblings of the neighbors next door, remembering my weekend and loathing tomorrow. Monday’s are so lame. I just have to keep telling myself 95 days. I’m almost done. And I liiiive for Thursdays. I don’t think you understand… liiiiiiiiiiiiiive. Last week Brand had finals. I never saw him except for the early hours in the… Read More

spiritual sunday: mountains to climb

and I know how chapter six begins

Last week Brand had an interview for the Dental program at Midwestern. It’s the day we’ve been waiting for, for the past three years. Those past three years we’ve been stressing and putting so much time and effort into applying to Dental school. There were so many times when that big dark storm cloud hung over our heads, it just seemed to feel like there was something we were doing wrong. When others were getting into school and we weren’t it made it even worse. Brand has worked so hard for the past five years,… Read More

a condensed version of my weekend

So here is my version of Cardstore’s printable Valentine’s Day cards. I had to make my own because our printer isn’t working, but I give full credit to Cardstore because it’s such a cleaver idea! At first I thought I would surprise Brand with these hearts when he came home from school, but it ended up that I woke up early and did it before he left. It was fun to see his reaction. I love the little things. And it turns out that he hid my Valentine’s Day card in the fridge riiiight by… Read More

happy valentine’s day eve

I don’t know about you, but I always have a difficult time gift giving, especially when it comes time to getting a gift for Brand. It’s especially difficult when you are on a strict budget. Within the past several years I’ve realized that simple, meaningful gifts are the best kinds of gifts to give. Cardstore.com has got me covered for this Valentines Day. They have the best, most simple idea that will really go a long way for your sweet Valentine. To get your free Valentine printables and surprise your Valentine this year head… Read More