The Grass is Greener & the Rug is Cleaner

you have to be very intentional with the upkeep or, like my old rug, it's going to end up all beat up and raggedy, and you're going to want to toss it out into your garage with the other junk you don't want anymore.

The 12 Hour Date

the fact that everything was new wasn't even the most appealing part of this blossoming relationship, it's that it all felt old like the perfectly worn in sweatshirt we all reach for on lazy Saturdays. And I knew.

Three Years of Coopnasty

I had originally intended to write a post detailing my funniest experiences during my 7 years in staffing in honor of getting a new job, but humor will have to wait.  Instead, I decided to blog about my sappy how-I-met-my-husband story because today marks 3 years love, bickering, and laughter with Mr. Cooper! Where do …

The Ugly Truth About Marriage

My grandparents have been married for over 50 years now.  They got married when my Nana was 16-years-old and my Papaw was 18.  Neither of them had a dime to their name when they started out, but together they built a life.  Over half a century later, they still celebrate Valentine's Day together and I …