It is hard for me to talk about the Boston Marathon Bombings, every time I think about it an array of emotions goes through me… anger, sadness and yes, fear… It was an attack on not just Boston, but everyone… runners come from around the globe for this race. Being a runner myself, I understand… >> View Post
Archives for April 2013
Fairy Gardens, French Shop and More in Downtown Kirkwood
Last Sunday after church, I met up with two of my forever friends in Downtown Kirkwood to do a little shopping and to get a little lunch. It was a beautiful Spring day and I enjoyed every minute wandering the streets in Downtown Kirkwood. I parked right next to their farmers market and enjoyed some… >> View Post
Burlap Bubble Wreath with Decor Matching Rosettes
I have had this craft project on the back burner for quite some time as I had made the burlap bubble wreath and purchased the fabric for the rosettes months ago! Today I had time to make the rosettes for the wreath and hot glue them on. I cannot wait to share this easy DIY… >> View Post
yurbuds Sports Earphones Review & Free Expo Stuff!
Happy Friday! Last Friday I went up to the Chaifetz Center at SLU to pick up my running packet for the Go! Race. For every BIG race that I run, I love to give myself a little gift at the end for all of the hard work I have done. In years past it has… >> View Post
Do 6 year olds have bucket lists?
We have been enjoying some really nice days here in Saint Louis (well, we were… its back in the 50’s again now) and I love to go outside in the backyard and chill with the kids. I really should be doing some yard work back there and less chillin’, but that is on my agenda… >> View Post
Lately I have been feeling SO behind on everything!
Do you ever feel like you keep letting things slip and eventually you feel SO behind on just about everything in life?I can’t say I have been sitting around twiddling my thumbs, either… I just finished a 12 week training program (and I only missed one of the training runs) for my half marathon, my… >> View Post
Easy and Delicious Pasta Con Broccoli
One of my favorite pasta dishes is the all too common pasta con broccoli. I came across a recipe from someone at my first job after graduating from college (in 2000! that seems so long ago!). I took the recipe home, gave it a whirl and fell absolutly in love with it. I have made… >> View Post
PR’ed at St. Louis Go! Half Marathon Today! YAY!!
Here I am right before the race, Brian and I did not have much time for photos because we got into the corral 5 minutes before the race started. Oops. Luckily my nervousness turned into excitement once we got into the corral. I will admit, I am really hard on myself with my races… if… >> View Post
2013 Ultimate Blog Party
This is my first year joining the 2013 Ultimate Blog Party and I am excited to introduce myself! My name is Carrie and I have been blogging since the birth of my daughter Autumn. Well, Autumn is 4 now, so I have been blogging for 4 years! Time sure does fly! I also have an… >> View Post
T-Ball the Princess Way! and… Confetti Eggs!
Last night, Miss Autumn Nicole had her very first t-ball practice in the evening. Last weekend we took her to Sports Authority to buy a pink batting helmet, purple and white bat, pink laced t-ball shoes… and, well, a black glove. Because, the pink glove was too big for her itty bitty hand! We tried… >> View Post
How to easily install CommentLuv on Blogger
CommentLuv is a commenting system that allows the commenter to leave a comment on your blog post and they can also include a link back to their most recent blog post on their blog. This encourages them to comment, because as a result it will bring visitors back to their blog. I have always hated… >> View Post
The most adorable egg hunt. (IMHO)
After they opened their Easter baskets, it was time to hunt eggs! It was sort of mean to let them wait by the patio door, but my Mom and I wanted to get outside so we could get a good photo of them rushing outside to greet all the eggs!And, off they go! I love… >> View Post