Well, my name is Sara. Nickname is “Icey” and it’s been my nickname for so long that I got it tattooed on me when I turned 18. I’m now 30 years old and I have 2 daughters. Layla, who will 10 in 2 weeks. She has gone through a lot more than I’d ever care for, but we’ve gotten through it and she’s a pretty tough warrior. She’s had surgeries for Chiari Malformation Type 1 (decompression surgery that was considered brain surgery because of where it was located) and a few years ago, her appendix had ruptured. That was quite a bit scary because it could have been fatal, but she really lucked out that an abscess had formed around it and contained it. We (her doctors and myself) didn’t think it was her appendix at first because we expected her to show signs of being in a lot more pain than she acted like. But like I said, pretty tough warrior! She has a surgery already planned for this upcoming summer. She has scoliosis and it’s now at a 62 degree “S” curve. She also has an intellectual disability so while she may almost be 10, she doesn’t act or think like a typical 10 year old. She can be hard to understand what she’s saying if you’re not around her enough. She also has a sensory processing disorder mostly tactile. She has a problem with brushing her hair, brushing her teeth, touching her feet, touching her hands sometimes unless it’s on her own terms. Next, I also have a 4-month old daughter, Rosalie. She’s teething like crazy right now drooling everywhere. She spits up/throws up all the time. I’m not sure why yet but I’m mentioning it at her next doctor’s appointment which is in a couple days. She’s starting baby foods so that’s fun. She wants SO bad to be on the move- trying to do things that she’s just not supposed to be doing yet but she acts pretty determined to do them if she can! I’m also married to Jed. We’ve been married for 9.5 years so far. :) Rosalie already seems to be a Daddy’s girl because he can walk into the room and she instantly smiles! Layla can be a little bit of both Mommy’s girl and Daddy’s girl, but really, she’s a Papa’s girl for sure!!
I’m a photographer when the opportunity arises, but I’m definitely not “established” and that’s alright. I still enjoy doing it when I get to. I’m getting into card making a lot more as well as making envelopes and stationary and I’d like to make postcards at some point as well, but not sure if I’ll do that so much as have them made with photos that I take. We’ll see.
I used to extreme coupon, but I had a lot of stock of a bunch of things, but I just got wore out trying to do it so much so now I just coupon more like a normal person. I also used to product review a bunch, but when we found out that Layla needed her first surgery, I got into a pretty big funk that I’ve had a lot of trouble getting out of- more than just blogging and product reviewing. However, that’s one thing that I’ve noticed since having Rosalie and starting Keto, I’m feeling more motivated and energized again to do things again! I also used to make money online- nothing huge but sometimes could be very nice & helpful around Christmas time and I’d like to actively get back into that when I’m able. One thing at a time though so I don’t overwhelm myself with every single thing that I’d like to be doing. I need to utilize better time management. :)
