A girl without freckles is like a night without stars.
So I’m Corrie Anne… if you’re curious, “in real life” I actually just go by “Corrie” but once upon a time, circa 2007, a friend bought the domain for me as a birthday gift… we chose corrieanne just to be on the safe side – in case I got married.
And I totally did.
On June 24, 2011, I married Kevin James. He’s cute & funny; a godly man I am proud to call my husband! You can read the embarrassing story of how we met here & here. If you’re into bows, bunting, and barn dances, you can read more about our wedding here.
I’m currently teaching K-5 Music at a public school in my neighborhood as well as maintaining my own business — a private piano studio. I love both jobs dearly, but it’s a bit more than I planned to be doing!
These are a few of my favorite things:
- Lying in bed with the dogs, reading blogs, and eating sweet potato fries (simultaneously)
- Coffee, black or Skinny Vanilla Latte (in case you want to bring my Starbucks)
- Cupcakes — it’s my 2013 resolution to eat more!
- Music — Schubert, MacDowell, and Grieg are favorite composers. I also love Latin (like Enrique Iglesias!!!) and silly pop.
- Online shopping.
- Running!
- CrossFit — new hobby.
- Making weekend breakfasts with my husband and then going on our weekly Starbucks meeting/date.
- Reading!!!!! (what I’m reading in 2013)
- Jeopardy! and House Hunters while doing cardio at the gym.
- Fro-yo with sprinkles
- Making healthy-ish dinners.
- Flamin’ Hot Cheetos <—- LOVE!! And not without Diet Coke, my friends.
- Talking about fitness or teaching or piano. Don’t even get me started.
- Dogs that I see outside of Sprouts or Starbucks that I can pet (why don’t my dogs sit patiently like that?)
A little bit of history on me.
During my last three years as a single lady, I lived in the Dominican Republic. So if I act like I speak the Spanish or pretend to be Dominican, you know why.
I taught at a Christian school in Santiago and lived in an apartment that was frequently invaded by gigantic rats. I miss my Dominican son and sister terribly. Living in the DR taught me that every day is a good day to wear high heels, that getting your hair wet will cause a deathly illness, and that Dominicans are the best! I would move back in a heartbeat. And that’s love — they don’t have Starbucks! ;)
These days, we have two fur babies.
Boyd J is Kevin’s dog and my stepdog… I will forever be his evil stepmother. But I did give him bacon once! 
Kevin rescued him in 2008 (I think… it was before I knew them).
Pippa Cordelia is MY baby. She’s a Vizsla/Chocolate Lab mix we rescued during Summer 2012.
Someday we’ll have a picture of the 4 of us. It’s really quite a challenge. Update: Check the PUPPY THERAPY PAGE!
So that’s us for now.
Although I talk a lot about burpees and cookies, I believe that there is so much MORE to life. I am a Christian, and though I’m far from perfect, I strive to live my life according to what will matter for eternity. I believe that truth can be known and that God has made himself known to us in the Bible. In the Bible, we find the gospel which reintroduces us to God when our lives were marked with darkness. God acted decisively in the sending of his son, Jesus, and He will stop at no end to rescue us, reconcile us, and call us His own. God is for you, and He loves you.
Curious to know more? Please watch this: stop and think.
I would also challenge you to read the Bible for yourself . If you need a place to start check out the SheReadsTruth community for an introduction in a friendly environment or just download the free YouVersion app your phone and start reading!
omg YOU ARE SO FREAKING CUTE! i thin freckles are the cutest!!
Hi Corrie Anne,
I love that you say “It’s not about religion. It’s about having a relationship with God”. Would it be unrelatable to have a shirt made that says that?
Colleen
Your dogs are too cute:) God bless you for spreading the goodness of God’s Grace:) Fantastic:)
Thank you. You are so sweet!
I love your wedding dress! And that bible verse in Galations.. would you happen to know what version of the bible that exact translation came out of?
Freckles are adorable! As is your blog
Looking forward to reading more!
Your wedding dress is stunning!
I have visited Denver once and I thought it was so beautiful! Look forward to reading more of your blog.
I always read your blog on my phone, and never actually see it, and I LOVE the new design! (It’s probably not new anymore!) I am trying to make mine look a little nicer, and it’s a lot of work – I don’t get a lot of this technical stuff – like I just figured out no one was getting my replies! Anyway, love the blog:)
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ok your wedding dress is TO DIE FOR!!! I love it!!!! BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you!! So sweet!
My anniversary is June 24, too! (but 2006) Your engagement photo is really cute.
oh my word, we were just destined to be best friends. LET’S!!!!
Of course!!!
So happy to see another Denver blogger–we need to get together some time and have a big Denver blogger meetup!
I would absolutely love that!!!! I don’t even know of very many!! I’m always surprised I don’t come across more since the Denver area is so healthy living focused!
ahhhh Amen girllll!!!! I am soooo happy to know that you love the Lord in that way~the ONLY way to love Him, through a relationship.
And omghsh how cool is that?!!! I had an “adopted son” in the dominican republic too!!! I did it through Compassion International. I’m so happy to have found ya. You seem to be glowing with joy and fun. <3
Hey, Corrie,
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award!
http://helpfortheheart.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/a-little-award-and-a-lot-of-sunshine/
Really enjoying your blog! Thanks for stopping by mine
Can’t wait to read more!
I went to the DR to an orphanage my freshman year of college. I would die to go back there again, I absolutely loved it.
Love your blog and glad you found mine! You have such an eclectic mix of things to read about and I enjoy that!
A blog award for you! http://conchsaladesque.wordpress.com/2011/10/27/liebster-blog-award/
Wow! I’m so flattered! Thanks!
You have a wonderful blog. I came across it from another blogger. Love the pictures as well and the story behind them. God Bless
I am completely enjoying your blog. I look forward to seeing what you post next in a not quite, but almost stalkerish kinda way. Kuddos on a job well done!
You look very happy on your wedding day there. Your wedding dress looks fabulous but for me it was Kevin’s biege suit with matching comedy spinning bow tie. socks and loafer shoes that top the picture off.
I hope no-one else turned up in the same suit as him ‘cos that would have been REALLY embarrassing.
Quick question. In the background of the picture is that a gazebo or a bouncy castle?
Unfortunately that’s just a gazebo. A bounce house would’ve been great. It’s funny that you mentioned that because we actually considered having one!!
LOVE that first pic of you and your hubbs.
Thanks for your comment on my blog! I hope you are liking Denver, I’ve been here for nearly 5 years and it really feels like home. If you need any recommendations, a (slower) running partner, or anything else be sure to let me know!!
You are officially in my blog reader. So cute!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!!
I’m so glad you found me!!! I’m loving your blog in the little I’ve seen. Can’t wait to look around more! You and your hubby are adorable — LOVELY wedding pics. And you’re right about the relationship with Jesus Christ.
Love me some Jesus!
I am so glad you commented on my blog so I could find yours! Congratulations on your marriage, you look so gorgeous girl
I look forward to reading more!
I’m a christian too and it’s something that is definitely a little challenging to deal with on the blog. I’m pretty lose on the rules too. Your wedding looks so cute. Love the dress and the little flags.
I think we’re going to be friends!!!! Lol.
A million years ago I was Kevin’s Sunday School Teacher, AWANA leader etc. It is so very cool to see that his life is beautiful.
Very cute blog! I LOVE your wedding dress!
Miss Corrie ( dont know hhow to spell mcmillin…) i <3 you!!! att: isa m.5th grade student… Mss. Millads class!!
Hey gorgeous! I know who you are! Are you crazy? I haven’t forgotten in what, like two days?? Haha. How’s your summer going! You found my blog. How cute is my fiance, right?
Tell your family I said hello! 
Thanks for the blog love! Freckles really are the best! Or as some of my students have called them “sprinkles.”
just added this blog to my bookmarks, really cute! and someone with an appreication of the freckles is good in my books!
Cute blog! Looks like you’re just getting started
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