Cheryl Brackemyre
Hey local mommas! I grew up in Centerville, but I now live in Wilmington with my husband Tony.
Together we have 6 kids, Joe, and his wife Allison, Austin, and his wife Hannah, Sydney and her husband Hayden, Andrew and his wife Lauren and our littles, Max and Eli. Did I mention we are a little nuts starting over with this parenting thing when we are 45+? We are officially adding new titles to our names in 2022- Tiki and Jeep (our version of Grandma and Grandpa). My husband and I are both ministers, and we get to work together in a local church. We were both married before and brought our families together in 2010. After a few years of marriage we felt God's leading for us to adopt. We added Max to our family in 2014 and Eli joined us in 2017, our quiver is officially full! Blending our family has been an adventure! Add some ex-spouses and two birth mommas and we have ourselves a crazy crew!
Coffee is my love language. The beach is my happy place and I long to have my toes in the sand. I love being part of the team at Dayton Mom Collective.
My Love/Hate Relationship with Facebook
I love social media.
I have Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and this hip 40 something has Snapchat. Social media is a great way to connect and let's be honest, keep tabs on my teens. The...
Our Journey of Adoption
While scrolling through Facebook one evening, I saw a college friend of mine posted a need for adoptive families to make profile books and come forward to adopt babies in her community. I couldn't...
“Gems” in the Gem City
I've lived in Dayton and vicinity for over 4 decades, and other than 4 college years in the "Queen" City, Dayton has been my home. Now as an adult I am continually amazed at...
Did You Know? {10 Fun Facts about Dayton}
Dayton is an amazing place to live. We know you know this, but did you know all of these fun trivia facts about our hometown?
Dayton is called the "Gem" City, Ever wonder Why? There...
5 Things My Mom Taught Me
My mom taught me some amazing lessons as I grew up. She taught me by the words she used and by the ones she chose not to say. She showed me love and tenderness...
The If…..Then, Magic
I have survived raising 2 children. I have been through the terrible 2,s and fearful 3's and forgetful 4's, the friendships that work, those that don't, discipline at school for talking to much, the...
Lessons in Cooperation
There were days that despite my best attempts to teach my 2 boys to get along, they just did not get along.
Somewhere in my parenting journey (long before the internet and these helpful blog...
I have become THAT mom
As moms, we all know what kind of mom I am referring to........
The mom that looks at the young mom and gives a little smile.
The mom that sweetly smiles and giggles as you discipline...
The Power of Imagination
I remember the exact day. I was 8 and I came home with an assignment to build a trap to catch a leprechaun. My mom helped me brainstorm and we set out to make...
I failed, & I am so Thankful I Did
I was checking out at a local superstore, and my eye caught People magazine. The July 6, 2009 Issue. I happened to glance and saw the words, "I feel like I failed." This stirred an...
8 Ways to Show your Kids you Love Them on Valentine’s Day!
For almost 10 years I was a single mom of two little boys. Instead of feeling sad or lonely on Valentine's Day, I decided it was a great opportunity to show my boys how...
