An Apple a Day.
We went apple picking! I think this was the first time that I have gone to a real orchard in my adult life and we were lucky enough to find …
Life
Bike Rides
So, today was a picture perfect day! The weather was just amazing. A hint of Fall in the air but the sunshine of Summer. I want to share one of …
A Long Run…
So, ever since my cross country days in high school I have had a marathon in the back of my mind. Specifically, a rock and roll one. Why? Because I …
Get a haircut and get a real job.
So, Jake starts Preschool on Tuesday! It’s only 3 days a week for a few hours but he is so looking forward to it. Ever since Abby got on that …
The First Empty Nest
So, I would love to think out loud today. And maybe open up a conversation with you guys about something that we are all probably going through or about to …
A Yellow Submarine.
So, as you guys may or may not have seen on Instagram Abby took a fall a week and a half ago and had to get some stitches above her …
Getting Organized
Ok, so I tackled a big project today! With Abby starting Kindergarten tomorrow (insert tears here), I have been dying to use the space across from my mud room as …
Best Shave Ever.
So, can I let you in on a little secret? A couple weeks ago I ran out of shaving cream and decided to try my Jojoba oil instead. It changed …
Class of 2027
So, you guys might remember when I bought and posted these shirts back in July of 2013 when I bought them from CafePress. I stashed Abby’s away just waiting for …
Plan Ahead
So, I have to share my new planner with you guys. I have forever been a lazy planner. I end up with multiples or I lose them. I forget to …
Full Time Student
I don’t know how this happened. Abby is signed up for Kindergarten. For Real. And unlike the half day that we were prepared for in Kansas it is now full …
Why Amazon Music Rocks.
So, Amazon quietly rolled out their new Amazon Prime Music program and I am seriously digging it. Best part is that it is totally FREE for Prime members. I love …
Sunday ‘Family’ FunDay
Today was pretty awesome! We took the kids about 45 minutes north of our new house in Glen Carbon to Grafton, Illinois. Situated along the Great River Road it was …
Main Floor Bathroom
So, the one thing that this house doesn’t lack is bathrooms. It has a large master and then three additional full baths. They are all almost identical. One is upstairs …
Your Reality Check.
So, I have been thinking about this a lot lately… Why does it seem to take a tragedy to get people to really live? It’s once they beat cancer that …
Our new home.
So, somehow the past month has flown by. It’s been a bit of a hot mess flying solo with the kids but we get to join Matt in the Saint …
Photos by Abby (Vol I)
So, have you ever wondered what it’s like to see through a child’s eyes? To feel what they deem special and see beauty in the small things? Well here is …
Any fair, anywhere.
So, I have a confession. I am a die hard festival rat. I love street fairs, concerts in the park, parking lot carnivals, the culture fair, a local Church picnic. …
A beautiful dress.
So. you guys might have seen me post this picture on Instagram last week. Abby’s end of year preschool book was look deeper into her mind and made me laugh …
Meet you in St. Louis
So, this morning kicked off the start of our big move to the Saint Louis area. Matt just pulled away and starts his new job tomorrow! We close on our …