I know it is still october (but barely), and as crazy as it is, having little kids makes time (the days + moments) go by in warp speed. so, while you may be thinking: IT’S OCTOBER! I am thinking: IT’LL BE CHRISTMAS IN A…
autumn is such a cherished season, especially in the midwest. the temperatures drop to ideal sweatshirt weather. the leaves change brilliant shades of red, orange + yellow. pumpkins, apples + cinnamon fill the air. and the world just feels cozy. it’s hard to keep…
on your birthday, you should be loved by your favorite people + enjoy your favorite things. or at least, that’s my take on birthdays. as our toddler’s second birthday approached, I asked him on multiple occasions: “would you like cake or a donut for…
five years ago, we were standing on a picturesque beach in the dominican republic, promising forever + celebrating with thirty of our closest friends + family. it was such an intimate, breathtaking + incredible day. we made our wedding as personal as possible. the…
if we’re being completely honest, weeknights are a struggle for our family me. it’s a reoccurring (literally 5 day a week) internal battle. as the end of the work day approaches, I am flooded with “OH SH*T!” feelings. time to accomplish 1,000 things in…
the husband + I are celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary on friday. let’s put my concern of where the last five years have gone aside and talk about dating. relationships + marriages go through seasons. each season brings with it the good, the bad…
