A weekend away is a wonderful thing. Especially when you are visiting a dear friend and her wonderful family. It is even better when you get well over a foot of snow and have a good excuse to stay put and catch up. Between coffee, wine and kids there was plenty of entertainment. Paint, science… Continue reading Snowed In
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Door County
Four years of marriage. Seven years of love. Feels like only a moment and forever at the same time. Nick and I decided to take a long weekend and getaway from the daily grind. Spending quality time with each other was our goal. We felt like the best way to do this was to leave… Continue reading Door County
She be Sellin’
Taylor is in her third year of Girl Scouts! This year she wanted to make a higher cookie goal and crush it. I love her determination. Day one we spent 2 hours going door to door in our neighborhood. Yes, that sounds like a lot - however - we only made it around the block… Continue reading She be Sellin’
Wordless Wednesday: 12
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First Senior Portrait Session
Oh what a day...late September back in '17...what a very special day for me.... Sorry, great song and it seemed to fit perfectly! Anyways, thank you for visiting my blog. This post is both exciting and terrifying for me. I had my first Senior Portrait session! As I am a budding photographer (mostly hobbyist), but… Continue reading First Senior Portrait Session
I Date My Husband via Samsung Galaxy
Yes, it is true. Even though my husband and I are married and have been for a few years we still continue to date. We set aside one night a month to go out just the two of us , kid-free. Not only does this help us to get out of the house and take… Continue reading I Date My Husband via Samsung Galaxy
Guilty Cafe via Samsung Galaxy
With many new restaurants I try to give them a few chances before I form an opinion about them. So when a new cafe opened in Waunakee and was on the news talking about their sweets I knew I had to make it a point to visit and check it out. After three visits here… Continue reading Guilty Cafe via Samsung Galaxy
Camping with Cousins via Samsung Galaxy S7
This weekend kicked off with a bang! We ditched the normal routine and headed to a family style campground. This is one of our favorite ways to get away. This time we went with my brother-in-law, sister-in-law and their spunky four-year old. The girls caused plenty of trouble, as they should, with playing hide-n-seek, barbies,… Continue reading Camping with Cousins via Samsung Galaxy S7
Beach Day in a Boot
Even though I am stuck in a boot we took a day trip to Devil's Lake state park. On our way we decided to take the Merrimac Ferry. Taylor loved it (as usual), but Shiva was not quite as sure. She watched the water as if it couldnt be trusted the whole way across. Blue… Continue reading Beach Day in a Boot
Experimenting with Black Raspberries
With black raspberries in season we have been trying new ways to consume all these delicious berries! This year we got our berries from a friend's house in Blue Mounds, WI. Below I have included pictures and recipes of some of our favorites. My mother-in-law makes the best black raspberry pie (with homemade crust), but… Continue reading Experimenting with Black Raspberries
The downside to working remotely – via Samsung Galaxy S7
As I sit here alone, at an upscale bar /restaurant sipping my Kinky Mango Sangria and savoring my Seasame Seared Ahi Tuni I contemplate my recent feelings of isolation. One year ago, as of August 1st I made the leap to becoming a remote employee. I was able to gain so many things; just to… Continue reading The downside to working remotely – via Samsung Galaxy S7
Punctuality Pet Peeves
Punctuality is important - IMPORTANT! It is a sign of respect. It shows others that you value their time. It is something that I don't think a lot of people recognize as being more than "on time." I cannot stand when people make me wait for more than 5 or 10 minutes. Tardiness is not… Continue reading Punctuality Pet Peeves
Copper Falls, WI Camping Trip
Now that summer is here we wanted to take her camping. Our first destination is Copper Falls. This is about a 4.5 hour drive from our house.Shiva did very well, but did not sleep a wink. She even used Nick's shoulder as a headrest!
When your blood is on your hands…
I hate it when you smack a mosquito that has landed on you and is nibbling on your skin. Then SPLAT you have blood all over your hand! Damn Bloodsuckers...
Where were you? – Photo Memories
On the rare occasion we do look through pictures Taylor always questions "Mommy, where were you?" I always reply, "Taking the picture my dear."
A Self Portrait Challenge Reflection
The reason I am posting this now, is looking back on these pictures I am able to see what a dark place I was in at the time. It is still me, but I can recognize the pain and agony I was living.
14 Girl Scouts & a Zoo
It was almost as if he was warning us to stay away; to not trust his captors and save us from danger. Or maybe he was angry for being in captivity and wanted one of the girls as a snack. I guess we will never know.
Freedom to Grow
Society is telling us to keep our children within arms length to protect them. Yet by doing this we are not allowing them to gain confidence and independence or learn how to problem solve. With the news focusing on every incident it appears that abductions are happening every time a child walks out their front door.
Life’s Fuel & Muffins
From the moment my eyes open in the morning I crave the smell and rich warm taste of a fresh brewed cup of coffee. There is something comforting about a holding a warm fresh brewed mug and sipping the sweet elixir. I like to think of my coffee habit not as an addiction, but as a lifestyle.
Savoring Life's Moments 