Hometown Baby Shower
I love the details in life. They turn moments into memories. I inherited this appreciation from my mother, and my sister got it from her,... Read more
Category: Family First
Road Trip: Family Time in Huntsville, AL
Previous road trip recaps: Lake Anna, VA and Asheville, NC. We were still full from the local grub we enjoyed in Asheville when we arrived... Read more
Grandma’s Strawberry Preserves
Food is deep rooted in family tradition. Like my dad’s pizza pies that his dad taught him to make. And Grandma Motz’s sugar cookies, passed... Read more
Happy Birthday to the Bachelor Abroad
In January of last year, my brother, Andrew, moved to London. For the first time. It was like his company gifted him a fantastic opportunity... Read more
Bacon Sliders for Dad’s Birthday
My dad is the grill master in our family. From BBQ chicken to spare ribs to burgers and dogs to corn on the cob. Also,... Read more
Puppy Visit
Prepare yourself for a ridiculous amount of soft, cuddly cuteness. See those nine little puppies above? They’re just five weeks old, and we got to... Read more
Happy Birthday, Sis
Today my little sister turns 19! (Read the letter I wrote to her on her 17th birthday.) I am so proud of the young woman... Read more
Front Porch in Full Bloom
Nick mentioned in our week 21 post that we took a quick trip to DC to celebrate the 30th birthday of his BFF. We literally... Read more
Michigan Celebrations and a Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Just call us road warriors. We have spent 30+ hours in the car over the past two weekends, not including our long weekday commutes. But... Read more
McIntyre’s Candies in Altoona
What kind of treats will you find in your Easter basket tomorrow morning? Milk chocolate bunnies or marshmallow peeps or colorful jellybeans or speckled malted... Read more