Category Archives: Family

Jazz on the hill

Pinkish hue update: So happy that there is a “cool down” happening right now. Well, if you consider upper 80s, low 90s cool. It was a little toasty this weekend, even the pool water was a balmy 93 degrees, but … Continue reading

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Keep your cool

Flighty fashion update: Back in action and feeling relaxed as ever. We got back into town on Saturday and today was my first day back in the office. While most people dread coming home to laundry and emails, for some … Continue reading

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Carolina on my mind

Me likey lakey update: I am pretty sure I’m still in a food coma from this past weekend. Menomonie was a great little weekend getaway town and our friends Dick and Billie provided the perfect retreat for us. Hospitality at … Continue reading

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I live for the weekend

Barbe-cute update: It was a perfect night for a little BBQ action and man, did we chow down. I’m having a serious barbecue sauce lover affair right now – I can’t get enough of it! We kick off another busy, … Continue reading

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Barbe-cute

June bug update: What a memorable evening! I can honestly say this is something Marcus and I will be talking about for years to come. For an anniversary gift, I went out on a search for something unique and fit … Continue reading

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A gift of paper

His and hers update: Saturday morning started off like most – with an early trip to the gym for Pilates class, but instead of hopping on the elliptical after, I went out to Raccoon River Park to watch my sister cross … Continue reading

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His and Hers

Half way through May update: Another week has flown by and after looking at this upcoming month’s calendar, I don’t feel guilty for spending most of it relaxing. My week in review via Instragram pics: I am officially dubbing this … Continue reading

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Half way through May

Tea time update: Such a beautiful weekend here in Des Moines and it was spent with family celebrating MOMS! Here is what we ended up getting my mom: The Cheese Shop Des Moines gift card, Williams-Sonoma dish towels & dish … Continue reading

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Tea time

Daddy’s girl update: As soon as the 5 o’clock whistle blew I was out the door and on my way home with the windows down. After I snagged my husband at home we headed down to the East Village to enjoy … Continue reading

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Daddy’s girl

Mom on my mind update: Yes! Both of my mom’s Mother’s Day gifts are taken care of, but I can’t post them on here because I’m going to try and keep it a surprise until this weekend. I’ll be sure to … Continue reading

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