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Mom on my mind
H&M on my mind update: Why do three-day weekends always seem to go by faster than regular two-day weekends?! Fresh off our trip to KC and I could sure use a few more hours of sleep. We had such a great … Continue reading
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Tagged H&M, Hotel Phillips, Kansas City, Webster House, Yankees
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H&M on my mind
Beat the heat update: My bags are packed and I’m ready to hit the road for hotter temps and maybe a few shelled peanuts and a dog at the stadium. We have four tickets to every game this weekend, so … Continue reading
May Day
Freakin’ weekend update: What a dreary weekend we had. Boo! I hope that the forecast is right and that there is warmer weather ahead. I can handle the rain, but those chilly temps have got to go! Even with the … Continue reading
Freakin’ weekend
Porch party update: It was just nice enough last night to sit out on the east porch while we were waiting for dinner to be ready. We don’t see the New Jersey Johnson’s often, so it was great catching up … Continue reading
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Porch party
Not a square update: Another beautiful day here in Des Moines with the sun shining brightly. So glad I got to spend a bulk of it outdoors, down on Court Avenue, painting a fabulous square (if I do say so … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Work
Tagged Des Moines University, Drake Relays, east porch, Terrace Hill
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Not a square
Hays hangover update: I’m back in the swing of things post-trip and this weather we’ve been having definitely helps. I got to spend some time with the Bean tonight and man, that kid loves to be outside. You can’t even say … Continue reading
Hays hangover
Flying dutchman update: Fresh off our trip to Hays for the weekend and man am I tired. Hays really took it out of me. Must have been all that chatting and dancing… And one more picture from Hays. My late Grandma … Continue reading
Shoe crush
Cocktails ahead update: We’re already half-way through the week – can you believe that?! I know I can’t. It has turned out to be a pretty uneventful week thus far, which is a-okay considering how long last week was. Some … Continue reading
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Tagged Bean, cocktails, Kate Spade, Shoes, walks
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Cocktails ahead
Champagne wishes update: It’s weekends like this past one that remind me of how lucky I am to have such a great family. After a rough week it was nice to just relax and enjoy the company of my loved … Continue reading
Champagne wishes
“It is what it is” update: A big thank you to everyone for all your kind words and condolences. My grandma was an incredible lady. She taught me about patience, prayer and the power of unconditional love. She may have … Continue reading
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