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.
Being a Mom and a Police Officer :: National Police Week
You would think that most seven year olds are asleep at 3 o'clock in the morning. But I recently found out that for one...
RVing Around New Mexico: My Top 5 Places to RV
To be honest, I've never given much thought to RVs. But in 2019, my father-in-law bought an RV and my kids have been invited...
Teen Mom: Having a Baby When You’re Still a Baby Yourself
I had a two-hour drive ahead of me. A part of me wanted to speed home. But the other part didn't want the drive...
Fabulous Fashion on a Budget :: Thrifting for Kid’s Clothes
My love for thrift store shopping began when we moved into our new house. I wanted to begin decorating our house to become our...
Elf on the Self: 5 Believable Excuses for No Movement
I used to think that incorporating the Elf on the Shelf to our family tradition would be fun. Turns out that elf is a...
I Am Jealous of My Daughter: A Mother’s Confession
I am jealous of my daughter.
Yes, you read that right. I am jealous of my daughter, but not in a way you would think....
I Went Back to Work Full-Time and Here’s What My Husband Did
One day after work, I came home to my husband in the kitchen cutting some type of vegetation. I figured it was lettuce because...
Marriage Is Hard Work
Has anyone ever told you, "Marriage is hard work"?
Well, I have. Maybe one too many times. I remember before I was married I always...
Who Else Has Lectured Their Children With “Back In My Day”?
I remember back in my day things seemed to be simpler. Most of my time was spent playing outside, helping my dad, or doing...
Vanessa Guillen Protected Our Country. Now We Must Protect Others in Her Memory
Vanessa's Story
On April 22, 2020 Vanessa Guillen, a Fort Hood Soldier, was reported missing. Prior to her disappearance, Vanessa confided in her family about...
Husband by Day, Police Officer by Night: Both Are Essential
The garage door sounds around one o'clock sometimes two in the morning. I get out of bed to open the door for my husband....
This Is What Enduring Love Looks Like :: A Note in My Husband’s Wallet
This Valentine's Day week, we have a series of posts dedicated to love, marriage, and sex. This series is brought to you by our...
Thanksgiving, Where Did You Go? Why Are You the Forgotten Holiday?
I'm a holiday girl. It doesn't matter what day or event it is. I'm probably celebrating. Especially the last three months of the year....
Matching Shirts: Five Reasons Why You Should Try it
My husband and I have come a long way when it comes to our matching shirts. It use to only be my idea, and...
