Getting started

This blog was started to chronicle events and memories I shared with my mom.  There are so many times during the day where I want to ask her a question or I think, "What would Mom do?"  Her life is still very much alive inside of me.  Each story is so important because she was important. She was my Mom!  


So, who was this woman?  
I want to explore this question over and over throughout this blog. I want to dig into her life and research all of the details.  For now this will do:


Name: Martha Ann (Vance) Wiseman
Born:  August 29, 1949-Near Philadelphia, MO
Marriage:  Howard Miller
Children: Travis & Tina Miller
Marriage: Dale Wiseman
Children: Chad, Colin, Sarah, & April Wiseman
Occupation: Master Hair Stylist
Hobbies: Sewing, gardening, cooking, baking, and volunteering
Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman (Makes me laugh that this was her favorite!)

Memory #1
This photo was from my first Christmas of living with Mom & Dad again.  Moving back in my mid-twenties seemed like an odd thing to do since I moved out at 18. But it ended up being the best decision I ever made. I realized that not only did I love my parents, but I actually liked them too! Mom made it especially great.

One of our favorite things to do was to watch the Food Network for hours on end.  Of all of the shows, we particularly enjoyed, none other than, Paula Deen!  We loved all that butter she used and the way she would giggle always mom & I giggle, too.

This photo was taken by me and I remember saying, "Pretend like you are Paula Deen!"  She had worked all day and her feet were sore and legs throbbing, but she still managed to whip up a batch of cookies for Kiersten & I.

I love you, Mom. Miss you tons!