This has been a week for the books. It's not that it's been terribly busy or hard, but whenever I come back from vacation I feel like I need another one just to catch up! I think Michael agrees, since he's been more-than-usual-whiny-grumpy-gills. Dear Michael's Room/Office, You're driving me nuts. No matter what I do you never seem organized or clean. Since we...
For the month of August I signed up for the Cara Box through Wifessionals. For those of you who don't know, this is a way to get to know other ladies through the blogging community. You are assigned with two different gals: one to send a package to, and one to receive a package from. To me, it seemed like the pen-pal program...
Visiting my parents in Pella brought back a lot of memories of Holland, MI. We lived there while my dad attended seminary when I was in kindergarten and first grade. Holland has so many fond memories. Probably because I was so young, and because I have one amazing thing that has lasted me thus far in my life from it-- my bestie, Serena....
I have started this post at least a dozen times. I can't seem to get my ducks in a row these past few days. I'd like to say I'm hung over from a time change and lots of family time... but, come on. Eastern to Central to Eastern Time? It's just like falling back and springing forward in a shorter period of time....
Tuesday was my older sister's birthday! It seemed only appropriate to go digging through my parents' stuff to find a picture of us two. It also fits since the school season has begun for many, since this is a first day of school picture! I'm on the left, Katie's on the right. I believe this is first grade for me and fourth grade...
Hello from Iowa! Michael and I are having way too much time with some of my side of the family, though we are missing Dada (aka Clark) terribly. I thought I would let you in on a few photos from one of our favorite outings before my post-vacation post (ha). A couple days ago we got the kiddos ready and went downtown in...
Happy Friday! Let me tell you we are in a full house. Michael is enjoying our little vacation to visit our family so much. We are definitely missing his Auntie Molly and his Dada, though. Dear Michael, Please stop getting older. The fact that you will be two in less than a month is astounding to me. Your vocabulary is growing, your habits...
I've had a rough few days weeks months. Let's be honest here, friends. From eating a jar of Nutella to watching my weight go up and down like a yo-yo, something's gotta give. 2013 was supposed to be our year. That's what we kept saying. It was the year things were going to change. The year things were going to happen. The year...
While you are reading this I am on an airplane (or waiting to be on an airplane) with Michael, on our way to visit my parents and see my sweet niece (and my sister and brother-in-law, too, of course). By the way, in case you didn't know, my sister is Katie from See You There. Make sure to visit her site! This is...
I had so much fun planning my friend's Bridal Shower. Since there are three extra ladies in the wedding party (the Maid of Honor, and two brides maids-- one of which is me!), we each decided to plan one event. Wedding Shower, Bridal Shower, and the Bachelorette Party. Since the last two weddings I was a part of I didn't do enough, I...
It's amazing to me that it has been a week since my family was here, a couple of days since Clark was home, and almost a week since my friend's bridal shower (pictures to come next week!). July was exhausting, and August started out very much the same. Michael and I are trying to recover if only just a little bit before heading...
OK... I didn't really eat a whole jar. It was probably 1/4th to 1/3rd. But I bet you're still either: A) Making a disgusted face. B) Making a "I've so done that before" face. C) Considering doing the same thing. D) All of the above. I used to hate Nutella. I'm not sure if I did because I actually disliked it or because...
It is amazing to me how quickly the summer is going by. On top of that, how busy I actually ended up being. I guess family visits, friend visits, and wedding events can do that. But MY GOODNESS. I hate to say it (and my husband is sure to be rolling his eyes somewhere)... but is it fall yet? Truthfully, fall can wait....
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