hello! i’m rachel
nice to meet you
I’m so glad you are here! My name is Rachel. I’m a mom to two tiny humans, Jack and Ty. I work in the hospitality industry so I’m naturally drawn travel and hotels. Is there anything better than a fun hotel??!! I’m a lover of good food and completely addicted to all things Disney. A Texas girl, born and raised, I have a whole hearted appreciation for breakfast tacos and the El Arroyo sign. Your quintessential middle child, I have no chill and am always looking for the next project or party to plan. My husband loves it!!
Speaking of husband, I’ve been married to Blair for going on 17 years now. It only took half of that time to get him to understand the right way to fold towels. We planted roots and are making a life in the town where we met and fell in love, College Station, Texas. When he’s not living the dream as an elementary school PE teacher, you’ll find him in the back yard grilling, watching sports with music going and a Coors Light in his hands.
Our oldest, Jack, has a heart of gold and sense of humor that so quick witted and beyond his years. He loves a good tradition and a soft hoodie. His goal in life is to be a video game designer and professional drummer.
Our youngest, Ty, is undoubtedly the firecracker of our family unit. Full of life, joy, noise, a mind of his own and cat-like reflexes. He also happens to be autistic and currently non-speaking. I could lie and say that the time after his diagnosis was no big deal…just the new normal. It has become our normal and, though still sprinkled with its fair share of challenges, our journey has really taught us joy. The value of celebrating simple moments and little victories.
That became the inspiration for Life Worth Laughing. I want to celebrate and find those daily moments of joy. They are there, even in the hardest of days. I hope this will be a place to encourage you to do the same while joyfully connecting you to the projects, products, places and parties that bring a smile to your face.
Eat the carbs. Open the good wine. Take the trip. Turn that music up. Let Amazon talk you into some unnecessary purchases. Laugh through it all!
get to know me
These are a few of my favorite things…
- I fall short everyday which leaves me all the more grateful to be saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
- Pretty much every day of my life I would be willing to get on a plane and go to Disney World if finances and time off weren’t an issue. Spoiler….they are!
- I love a good bargain! I will hunt to find a coupon code before I buy just about anything. Facebook Marketplace, thrifting, Pinterest and DIY are my friends.
- Would I like to be 20 pounds lighter? Yep! Will I give up good food and fun drinks to do it? Current evidence is no. There are few things in my life more therapeutic than sitting around my kitchen table with friends eating, drinking and laughing while music plays in the background. You should try it!
