In early October, we were invited to go on a pilgrimage trip with Brian’s work to learn about the founding sister of the hospital group he works for and… spouses were invited along. Even though we flew out the day after homecoming and we had to pack up the teens (and a kitten) to stay… >> View Post
Happy Meowlloween!
Happy Meowlloween! from Ollie Bear โ who else is having a #PSL today? (Donโt worry, I will be enjoying a #PSL for Ollie!) I am wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween! We are planning to get the solo stove going, it is going to be perfect weather for some s’mores! I’d LOVE for… >> View Post
Friday Five {October 2023}
Happy Friday Everyone! One – Our new kitten, Ollie Bear!! ๐ Shop Ragdoll Sweatshirt: Happy Friday, friends! Well, I am a little late posting about our new kitten, but we just got back from Ireland a week ago and I’m trying to get back into the swing of things (with kitten in tow!). Oliver is… >> View Post
Recap of my 19th Half Marathon – MO’ Cowbell 2023
Earlier this month, I ran my 19th half marathon! How is that possible? This race was a pretty hot one (with little to no shade) and we even got an email warning us about it the night before. Some people can run in the heat and they do great, I do awful. We went from… >> View Post
Fall Coffee Table Decor with Woven Pumpkin Tray
Hey everyone! First, I just wanted to mention that I will be taking next week OFF from blogging and social media, because I will be in Ireland for a trip with my husband for his work (spouses were invited!). I will try and post some on IG Stories, so you can follow along with me… >> View Post
Let’s Get this ‘Fall Fashion’ Party Started!
Shop This Look: Happy Thursday, friends! Let’s Get this ‘Fall Fashion’ Party Started! Has it cooled off where you live? In St. Louis, it can still get pretty toasty all the way till the end of October, but we do get some ‘perfect’ fall days in the mix. Today I have LOTS of fall outfits… >> View Post
Friday Five {September 2023}
Happy Friday Everyone! One – Bratches, My Sweet Calico Kitty Happy Friday, friends! Last month, we had to put my sweet baby girl down to rest. I don’t want to dwell on what happened, because she was 17 years old and her little body was just so tired. But, I do want to share some… >> View Post
Cades Cove, Village Shoppes & More Gatlinburg {Gatlinburg, TN Recap}
I’m back with post 3 (of 3) for our Gatlinburg, TN trip! In this post I’ll share some outings we had in Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas, a drive through Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountain National Park and a few dance photos (since we were there for Aut’s dance nationals). We went out for… >> View Post
My Birthday Dress, a LOFT Outlet find!
Shop This Post: Well, I am a little late in sharing this dress… but, this was the dress I wore for my birthday dinner out with Brian. I love it! I found it at the LOFT Outlet when we went to the Sevierville Outlet Mall close to Gatlinburg, TN. This dress definitely checks ALL the… >> View Post
Wild Plum Tea Room, The Old Mill Restaurant & Sevierville Outlet Mall Shopping {Gatlinburg, TN Recap}
I’m back with post 2 (of 3) for our Gatlinburg, TN trip! I’m crazy about tea rooms and each time we go out of town we try to have tea time at a popular place. This was a little more challenging in Gatlinburg… ha, ha! But, I found a REALLY highly rated tea place on… >> View Post
Friday Five {August 2023}
Happy Friday Everyone! One – First Day of HIGH SCHOOL for Nathan (senior) & Autumn (freshman)! Happy Friday, friends! Well, well, well… the day is here… I have TWO high schoolers now and one is a freshman and one is a senior! Parenting teenagers is just something I can’t even describe and I am just… >> View Post
Buc-ee’s (Nation’s Largest), Dollyworld & Gatlinburg {Gatlinburg, TN Recap}
Ok, just a little announcement first. TODAY IS AUTUMN’S FIRST DAY OF HIGH SCHOOL!!! She is there now! Nathan starts his senior year TOMORROW! #icanthandlethis #andhereitis I am praying she had the best first day! Ok, now back to our regular scheduled programming: In July, we stayed in Gatlinburg, TN for Autumn’s dance nationals. It… >> View Post