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Category Archives: Travel
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
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
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Tagged cousins, Everett, Fashion Outlet of Chicago, grandpa, Gurnee, Illinois, Lolli and Pops, Sidney, Six Flags
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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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Road trip: Pella
This past weekend we loaded up the car and headed over to Pella, Iowa for the day. We missed their annual Tulip Time Festival a couple of weeks ago and were hoping to still get a peek at the late … Continue reading
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Tagged Dutch, Iowa, Jaarsma Bakery, Pella, road trip, Tulip Time, tulips, Vermeer Mill
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DC recap
Fresh off our trip to DC and I’m happy to report that Everett’s first trip was a success! Our little guy took to the skies like a pro. So much so that he got a shout out from the flight … Continue reading
Obsessed
I had a great weekend with the ladies running around the suburbs of Minneapolis. Just as expected, Baby B made out like a bandit! I even picked up his first Christmas gift from IKEA. [checking out giggleBABY for JCP] [favorite place … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Beauty, Decor, Travel
Tagged Cartwheel, Domino Magazine, Eggwhite soap, giggleBaby for JCP, Minneapolis, obsessions
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Minne(sota) break
This past weekend I managed to find some time to pop by my sister & brother-in-law’s house to pick some fresh apples from their huge fruit bearing tree. They are absolutely delicious (I can attest as I’ve already made quite … Continue reading
H & oMg
Fresh off our trip from Milwaukee and what a great time we had. Here are a few highlights: [Branstad fam takes the field at Miller Park] [me, my hunny and my belly at Jelly Belly] [beautiful architecture at the Milwaukee Art … Continue reading
Posted in Decor, Family, Travel
Tagged H&M, home, Milwaukee, National Governors Conference
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On the road again
The trip to Hays was quick but it’s always good to catch up with family and indulge in a few local treats. [a little patriotic Rock Chalk outside of Lawrence, KS] [convenience store staples: snoballs and big hunks] [homemade sweet … Continue reading
Hays America
Over the past weekend I made a trip to my parents’ house to go through my mom’s baby bins. Yes, she has been purchasing baby clothes that she has found deeply discounted over the past couple of years for our … Continue reading
Tomorrow's To Dos 