I didn’t start truly loving the Fourth of July until we had kids. What used to be a party day with friends heading to the beach (don’t get me wrong, it was super fun) is now time at the lake with our family playing volleyball, skiing, rope swinging, fishing, tubing, playing hours of games, roasting […]
We didn’t find out the gender of our baby (it’s a boy!) which meant I wasn’t able to do anything for his room ahead of time. I could have done a more gender neutral theme, but I really wanted two separate looks depending on what we had, so I waited. And finally, after about six […]
Welcome to another Menu Planning Monday! Here I try to plan out healthy, EASY meals that will get me in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible while still keeping our palettes satisfied. I am still currently dairy-free due to the little man, so most of the recipes I choose reflect that. And, […]
Our friends are coming to town this week to visit and WE ARE SO EXCITED! I met my pal, Kristin, in college and we have been going strong ever since. And of course it is just amazing that our husbands have also become friends, as well as our kiddos, so it is just such a […]
Our sweet boy has turned seven months and is just changing more and more every day. Knowing that this little guy is our last has me pausing more and more, trying to really soak in these last “firsts.” I realize our kiddos will continue to have firsts throughout their lives, and that really is comforting, […]
Welcome to another Menu Planning Monday! Here I try to plan out healthy, EASY meals that will get me in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible while still keeping our palettes satisfied. I am still currently dairy-free due to the little man, so most of the recipes I choose reflect that. And, […]
I look forward to Farm Chicks every year. Actually, that is an understatement. As soon as I get my new calendar every Christmas it is one of the first things I write down and my husband is informed of the exact date. For those of you who are unaware, Farm Chicks is a massive antique/vintage […]
Welcome to another Menu Planning Monday! Here I try to plan out healthy, EASY meals that will get me in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible while still keeping our palettes satisfied. I am still currently dairy-free due to the little man, so most of the recipes I choose reflect that. I […]
One of the best parts about having a blog is being able to easily look back over the years and remember. Remember the adventures we took, remember the different phases of life, (both great and hard) and remember the moments I wish to never forget. This past weekend is one I would like to never […]
Well! After a super-fun weekend it looks like I was slacking and forgot to post this week’s menu. So, while a little late, technically it’s still Monday where I live so….. Here it is! Monday Chicken Avocado Burgers We ended up getting home later than expected, but burgers still sounded amazing on this Memorial Day, […]





