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Category Archives: Family
Air trip: Nashville
This past weekend I learned the difference between a trip and a vacation. Don’t get me wrong, I love experiencing new places with Ev, but I can finally say that I’m ready for a getaway for just Marcus and myself … Continue reading
Honky-tonk ahead
We are on the road again – well, more like in the air – as we take to the friendly skies tomorrow en route to the National Governor’s Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The family had such a great time in … Continue reading
Freedom rang
It sure did. All weekend long. And here are the snaps to prove it! [nothing screams summer like freshly painted tootsies & The Sandlot] [pre-parade snuggles with my little firecracker] [evie’s first fourth] [God bless the USA] [patriotic mani alert] … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays
Tagged flag, Fourth of July, Lake Panorama, manicure, nails, parade, summer, The Sandlot
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Star-spangled
Another Fourth is on the horizon and I can’t wait to celebrate with a sparkler or two! We will be heading to the lake for the long weekend, but not before Evie takes in his first parades (West Des Moines … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fashion, Holidays
Tagged America, Chubbies, cookies, flag, Fourth of July, Freshly Picked, Kate Spade, Martha Stewart, Merona, moccasins, Old Navy, red white and blue, Target
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Road trip: Gurnee
Sometimes you just need a change of scenery. So this past weekend we packed up and headed east to exotic Gurnee, Illinois. Some rode coasters. Some found good deals. All had fun. [grandpas are the best] [the sweetest of shops – Lolli and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Travel
Tagged cousins, Everett, Fashion Outlet of Chicago, grandpa, Gurnee, Illinois, Lolli and Pops, Sidney, Six Flags
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Weekend replay
This past weekend was spent with family celebrating dads. And lazy lake days. And cute babies in seersucker. And cousins. How did you celebrate this weekend?
Obsessed: where my dads at
In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, Everett’s dad decided he’d like to do his own obsessed post. Get excited people! Pflueger Trion Spinning Combo: Great mid-priced rod and reel combo. Perfect for the fisherman in your life. Columbia PFG … Continue reading
Road trip: KCMO
My parents are both from Kansas, so a trip west is no new thing for me. But it was for little Ev this weekend as we blew into Kansas City for an overnight visit to take in some shopping and a … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Sports, Travel
Tagged baseball, Everett, H&M, Kansas City, Royals, Webster House, Yankees
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Three years
Today, Marcus and I celebrate our third wedding anniversary. It is hard to believe that three years have gone by since I donned that white dress and walked down the aisle towards him. Over the past three years our love has … Continue reading
Three day weekend
Sometimes I feel like I could use an extra day after a three day weekend. How about you? Ours consisted of heading to Lake Panorama to take in the sights and sounds. [evie’s first boat ride – he doesn’t care for … Continue reading
Tomorrow's To Dos 