Goodbye 2016 – Reflections from a Monumental Year  

Goodbye 2016 – Reflections from a Monumental Year  

Good morning friends and happy New Year’s Eve! Can you believe it’s the last day of 2016? I think this year was the fastest year of my life (which may have something to do with having a baby?) Every year, I like to look back and reflect 

Ten Pictures Since We Last Talked

Ten Pictures Since We Last Talked

Happy Wednesday friends! This morning is especially happy because today is the last day of work for Landon until next year (haha, get it?) We don’t have much planned for the long weekend except for relaxing and the last Christmas get together. Yesterday, I was 

Mocha Protein Shake 

Mocha Protein Shake 

Coffee and chocolate come together to create a delicious and rich shake that tastes so good, you wouldn’t know it was healthy! Packed with protein (and even some veggies!) this hearty breakfast will fuel you through until lunch!   I know, I know, the leaves 

A Run, a Wedding, and a Chess Tournament (Weekend Recap 10/23)

A Run, a Wedding, and a Chess Tournament (Weekend Recap 10/23)

And we are back to Monday, why do the weekends fly by so fast? Our weekend seemed to pass all to quickly and the funny thing is, that when I sat down to draft this post, I had to think about what we actually did 

Large Salads, the First Hot Chocolate of the Season, and Friends Over (WIAW 10/11)

Large Salads, the First Hot Chocolate of the Season, and Friends Over (WIAW 10/11)

Before Benaiah entered our world, almost six (?!) weeks ago, I was told “the days will be long and the weeks will be short.” So far, that saying has proved true! Yesterday, was one of those long days. It wasn’t necessarily a bad long day, 

A Gift for You (!), A Bagel Date, and Benaiah’s First Soccer Game (Weekend Recap 10/10)

A Gift for You (!), A Bagel Date, and Benaiah’s First Soccer Game (Weekend Recap 10/10)

If you feel anything like I did this morning, I hope your Monday is beginning with strong coffee, multiple cups.  I don’t know if it was the weekend that got to me or the lack of sleep, but woah- I woke up this morning and 

Feeling More Human and I’m Getting Spoiled (WIAW 9/14) 

Feeling More Human and I’m Getting Spoiled (WIAW 9/14) 

Well, that was lovely. Benaiah slept like a champ last night and I feel like I have a half way normal anount of energy. I love it when mornings start off like this.  Actually, more like this. Enter: frothy cup of black coffee. Oh coffee, 

My Sister Came Through, My Awesome Cleaning Crew, and Pizza in a Casserole Dish: Friday Scenes 8/19

Good morning on this rainy Saturday! It’s pouring over here, and if you ask me, that is the perfect way to start off a slow Saturday.  Landon and I have a relaxing day ahead of us and I couldn’t be more excited!! I love busy 

My Final Shower and an Active and Restful Sunday (Super Long Weekend Recap 8/15)

And just like that, we are back to the daily grind. As much as I do love Mondays, I didn’t want this weekend to end. After a busy week and busy weekends leading up to this past Saturday and Sunday, I ended Sunday night feeling 

Summer Berry Refresher 

Light, fruity, and full of berry flavor, this Summer Berry Refresher is a perfect cool snack to enjoy on a warm summer day. This afternoon, after I finished running errands in 90 degree heat, all I wanted was something cold and sweet.  Once I got