life adventures and daily musings of a pair of high school sweethearts
Goodness, these last few weeks have been crazy. Between work trips, end of year busyness, and treks back to Chicago, it’s been quite the whirlwind. Here are some things that have kept us afloat amidst it all: The Living Person- This makes my heart happy. Jurell from The Living Person reached out to me to […]
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While I usually like to share some links and suggestions for weekend activities, this one is going to be a bit different. Because at the end of the day, things happen that align your priorities and warrant something else. On Friday, Dillon and I made the easy call to rush home and be with family […]
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How many times have you heard this word in the last year or so? It seems like world is finally realizing how important it is to put your own health and happiness first sometimes. It’s like when you are on a plane and the flight attendants remind you to secure your own oxygen mask before […]
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Oh this weekend brought us joy. We spent time with friends and enjoyed the beautiful weather. But for a number of different reasons, I am needing some family time. So we’ll probably be heading back in the coming few days, for now though, here’s a look at our weekend: Into the Water– My current read, […]
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If you would have asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up at the age of say 10 or 11, I probably would have said a mom and a teacher. I’ve accomplished the latter, and the former will happen at some point in the future. So, in many ways I am living […]
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Our spirits were lifted this weekend. The sun was out and Madison is finally coming out of hibernation. Seriously, it makes me so happy to see all the restaurants with their outdoor furniture again. The little things, people. Here’s a look at our weekend: Record Store Day- Ever since D got his turntable, we’ve been […]
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If I am really honest, sometimes I just want spring to hurry the heck up so summer can get here. Midwest springs already get a bad rap for their chilly beginnings, and it doesn’t help that it’s the last season of the school year. But I really want to be intentional this year, and make […]
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As I write this, I am grumbling a bit at the snow that’s falling. It’s mid April, and goodness the snow is piling on. But that’s the midwest for ya, always keeping it exciting! Here’s this weekend: Wren’s Nest– My sister Catherine was in this weekend with her soon to be hubs. It’s been a […]
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Posting this recap pretty late. Just feels like this week is happening faster than I can keep up with. We packed the weekend full, which only added to the craziness of another work week. Here’s what we were up to: Wedding- We got to shoot my brother-in-law’s wife’s sister’s wedding. Not only was the day […]
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Well it was yet another midwest Easter that was all too cold for my liking. But we bundled up and ventured all around the burbs to see the people we love. We drove in Friday, had a relaxing dinner in Logan Square (Reno, you so good), and then packed our weekend full of family and […]
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