Category Archives: Family

“It is what it is.”

Treat your tootsies update: We had some absolutely beautiful weather this weekend here in Des Moines. I enjoyed a pedicure, fresh ground coffee, a trip to the zoo, quality time with the Bean, a Jayhawk victory, Palm Sunday Mass and breakfast … Continue reading

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Treat your tootsies

Cheesy buffalo goodness update: Marcus went out-of-town on Wednesday, so I had to wait until last night to make the Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Mac & Cheese. And wouldn’t you know it, the darn dish was finger-lickin’ good! I really had no … Continue reading

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Spring fever

May the odds be ever in your favor update: I can’t believe I made it until Sunday to see The Hunger Games – and I loved every second of it. Did anyone else about jump out of their seat when the … Continue reading

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Bag lady

Snooze button update: Does it ever take you a few days after a trip to get back up to speed? I’m finally starting to feel normal after my whirlwind trip to Chicago this weekend. While I was gone I missed seeing … Continue reading

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Sunshine ahead

March Madness update: My picks have been made and set in stone. It should come as no surprise that I picked my Jayhawks to go all the way. I always like to give them the nod, even though I usually get … Continue reading

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March Madness

Quinoa comin’ up update: Springing forward this weekend was definitely a double-edged sword for me. I was really getting used to having the sun up in the morning the past couple of weeks because it definitely helped me shed the covers … Continue reading

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Quinoa comin’ up

Mini DVF update: Lookie at what I found flipping through my April issue of Lucky magazine. Loving the bold and bright prints for the wee ones. I probably shouldn’t buy a DVF outfit for my unborn and un-conceived child, right? … Continue reading

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The unknown week ahead

Big sis birthday update: This weekend was filled with time spent enjoying the company of our family and friends. On Saturday the fam got together to cheer on our Jayhawks WIN against rival Mizzou, and to celebrate Mariss’ birthday. Later … Continue reading

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Big sis birthday

Needing neon update: After a little shopping excursion to my favorite haunt Target,  I think I have found the perfect pieces of neon to add to my closet. What do you think? Tomorrow we will celebrate my big sister, Marissa, on … Continue reading

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Needing neon

Laying low update: Sometimes the best way to recharge is by eating decadent meats and cheeses – at least that is the way we decided to fuel up after a long weekend. Tonight we met my sister at our fave … Continue reading

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