lifestyleblog – Life with Lee

Happy Holidays!

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019by leecochranxoLeave a Comment

Hey y’all! I know it’s been a long time since I’ve uploaded a blog post, and I do apologize! This PCS has definitely taken a toll on me. Moving, starting a new job, and making new friends I just haven’t had much extra time. Hoping by the new year I’ll be able to prioritize this again, cause I do love blogging!

Just wanted to drop in and say hope everyone has a great holiday season this month!! And I wanted to share our family Christmas pictures! They were done in Kingsport, TN this year by Becca Jordan. I have loved her work for forever – she actually did my cousins wedding pictures! And I was so happy her dates worked with when we would be in town. If you’re in the area I HIGHLY recommend her! You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/becnophoto/ ❤️

See?! They turned out beautifully! ❤️

Bye friends!

My Favorite Sweet Wines

August 1, 2019by leecochranxoLeave a Comment

Hey y’all!

Today I wanted to share some of my favorite sweet wines! I used to think I wasn’t a wine drinker, but once I found ones I liked that quickly changed. I’m not a fan of bitter or dry wines. So if you are in the same boat and are wanting to try some sweet wines you’re in the right place! All of these wines are also reasonably priced- they’re all under $20.

Innocent Bystander Moscato. This is one of my favorites, but unfortunately it’s hard to find. I was able to find it in a Liquor Store in Colorado Springs, and even they didn’t have it in stock all the time. Fun Fact- this was a gift we received from our wedding, and that’s how I found it!

Castillo Del Poggio Moscato. Good news if this wine is very easy to find. I’ve seen this in liquor stores, Target, and Food Lion. This also comes in a Rose that I think is pretty sweet, and good as well.

Cavit Moscato. I believe this is the cheapest of my favorites at $8-$9. Unfortunately I’ve only been able to find this in the Military Exchange in Colorado Springs. I know it has to be at other stores, but so far I haven’t been able to find it elsewhere.

Roscato Sweet Red. This is a good sweet red wine. It’s not dry at all. I’ve found this at many stores as well.

Mia Dolce Moscato d’Asti. This is probably my favorite wine of all time. This is always my go to wine. I’ve found this one at the Military Exchange.

Stella Mia Moscato d’Asti. This one is similar to the one above. This one I’ve only been able to find at Kroger.

Let me know what your favorite wine is, and if you try any of these let me know! & of course please always drink responsibly!!

Teen Mom- Real Life

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018by leecochranxo3 Comments

Hello everyone!

I thought I’d share with how my “adult life” started. Some of you may already know this about me while most don’t. I found out I was pregnant with Parker at 17. He wasn’t planned and I definitely wasn’t ready. I was a senior in high school and pregnant. That wasn’t how I’d planned my senior year. Instead of planning a spring break trip I was planning a baby shower. I was 9 months pregnant when I walked across the stage and received my diploma.

Thankfully (after the shock wore off) my family was SO supportive. My mom even took off work the week Parker & I came home from the hospital. My two sisters were great in helping me care for Parker and watching him while I worked. My grandparents, my Aunts & Uncles, and all of my cousins were also there for us when needed. I wouldn’t have survived without them.

After I got pregnant I was given a pamphlet about teen pregnancy. The statics I found bothered me so I made a promise to myself that day that I would surpass every single one of them. I graduated high school, I didn’t have another child within two years, and I didn’t live on welfare. Although I didn’t graduate college I’m ok with that. I tried and it just wasn’t for me. I’ve worked so hard for us and will continue to do so. I’ve had to work two jobs, and we had to use food stamps at one point. But I’m so thankful for Parker and the life we have now! Even though it was so trying and difficult I wouldn’t change a thing. It had truly made me who I am today. I love my growing handsome boy!

I know MTV has “glorified” teen pregnancy with new cars, fancy clothes, and fun trips. That’s not real life for a teen mom so I just wanted to share my honest experience. You don’t get a paycheck for just being a teen mom like Parker thought when he saw the show! lol!

Unfortunately I don’t have many pictures of my pregnancy due to technology and all the weight I gained! Lol

Here’s a picture of Parker and I the day I had him!

Here’s my mom, my sisters, and I before I had Parker!

If you have any questions let me know! Also if you’re a teen mom I’d love to hear your story!

Fall Pictures

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018by leecochranxoLeave a Comment

The kids had their fall pictures done last Sunday and I got them back tonight! They turned out SO good! The location and lighting were perfect! They were done at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. I’m so thankful I found Alyssa with Rae’s of Light, she seriously is amazing! She is going to be doing our Christmas pictures this year and I can’t wait!

If you’re local to Colorado Springs here’s her link! https://www.facebook.com/raesoflightphotography/

This is how Sophia started! She was grumpy and didn’t want to take pictures ( typical toddler )

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& now she’s smiling!

See?! I just love them! Definitely check her out if you’re in Colorado Springs! 🙂