Alyssa Johnson
Alyssa is a mom, police wife, and dog owner. She works part-time in a chiropractic clinic. Her two children Haylen and Thomas pretty much run the family show. Alyssa and her husband met in high school, and they've have been married since 2011. When she's not busy with her kids, which is never, she loves to drink coffee, watch a good Netflix series, and scroll Instagram aimlessly. She's also a runner, and one of her bucket list goals is to run a 1/2 marathon.
Date Night Idea :: Our Facebook Stroll Down Memory Lane
I can only imagine what someone would think about our date night. Two people sitting in a booth just staring at their phones. Yes, it's ironic to imagine that we would spend our only...
I’m Home: Saying Goodbye To My Childhood Home
It was about three' o clock in the afternoon when one of the sisters called me in from outside. The sister told me that someone would be coming to get me. After a few...
Welcome to Adulthood :: But What If I Don’t Feel Like an Adult?
I was in my early 20s when I use to laugh at women getting kitchen essentials as Christmas gifts. I was dead serious when I told my husband, "don't ever buy me plates for...
On the Fence About Youth Sports? Don’t Let Commitment Issues Hold You Back
I was beyond excited when my daughter was finally old enough to join an organized sport. The thought of carrying lawn chairs, picking out cleats, and reminiscing on my glory days made me happy....
Traditions Change as Life Changes :: Truck Stop Dinners & Fresh Cut Trees
My first Thanksgiving dinner with my dad was at a truck stop.
No, we weren't stranded, nor were we on our way anywhere. We had dinner at a truck stop because my dad always enjoyed...
Dragon Lights Albuquerque :: A Chinese Lantern Festival That’s Fun for Families
Are you a parent like myself, always looking for something to do with the kids or family? Do you want something that is easy going yet amazing at the same time? Well, look no...
Don’t Forget to Sip Your Coffee, Parents & Take Care of Yourself
We had just settled into our seats on the plane. My son was happily sitting by the window and my daughter was waiting to get her free drink. As all the passengers got settled...
The Journey of the Maternity Capri Pants
It had been a few days since I've worn them, but it felt like a lifetime. I had already planned in my head what I was going to wear with them. As I pulled...
Potty Training :: The Potty Training Hack That Kept Us on Track
There I was on the side of the road at a bus stop when it all happened. I was trying to block Thomas like a shield thinking that would help. Cars were slowly passing...