HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: The Wiley clan invaded Altoona! My father-in-law and his five siblings were born here, and they returned this weekend with their kids and their kids’ kids for a fun-filled family reunion. We visited the Rail Roaders Memorial Museum and the Horseshoe Curve in honor of Nick’s grandfather who was a train engineer. We spent hours chatting... Read more
There are several things in my life right now that I simply could not live without. Between an expanding waistline, an achy back, and regular heartburn, it’s the little things that can make a big difference. Bella B Tummy Honey Butter: Not sure if I can credit good genes or this belly butter, but I’m still stretch mark-free at 32... Read more
HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: Road trip week! We covered close to 1,700 miles and 8 states in 9 days. I also celebrated my 29th birthday. 29 years old and 29 weeks pregnant and I couldn’t be happier. Symptoms: Last week I said that I finally, undeniably looked pregnant. Well, this week I finally, undeniably feel pregnant. Especially when it comes... Read more
The Wileys were in town last weekend. Which means that chocolate peanut butter ice cream had to be on the menu. Now, typically, we would just visit The Meadows. Unfortunately, they were not featuring the family favorite, and so what did I do? I broke in my new ice cream maker (thanks to BJ, Megs, and Kirsten!) with a batch... Read more
Previous road trip recaps: Lake Anna, VA and Asheville, NC and Huntsville, AL. When planning our road trip, Nick and I were both excited to discover that Harrisonburg was on our route home. We had originally planned to spend a night in Knoxville, but instead, we drove the full nine hours from Alabama to Virginia to explore Nick’s old college... Read more
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 in Huntsville about five hours later. But there were many more (homemade) Southern delicacies to devour, thanks to our sister-in-law, Megan. Now I had never heard of this northern Alabama city until last year when... Read more
Following our weekend in Virginia, we continued south to North Carolina. Neither of us had been to Asheville, so it seemed like an ideal next stop on our road trip. Plus after reading your restaurant recommendations, we couldn’t wait to indulge in the local goodness that this artsy Southern town has to offer. Before dinner, though, we wanted to check... Read more
Weeks ago when we started to plan our road trip south, I pictured myself as an uncomfortable pregnant woman — having to stop every hour to pee or to stretch; unable to sleep in strange beds; distressed from the heat and humidity. And while all of these things were true to some degree, I was also an extremely happy (albeit... Read more
HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: We set up the crib this week! The former guest room/office finally feels more like a nursery. Thanks to my dad (Poppy) for helping to assemble the crib and to my mom (Nana) and sister (Auntie) for helping to measure for curtains. Now we’re ready to order the fabrics and several prints from Etsy! Symptoms: I... Read more
29 years old today. And 29 1/2 weeks pregnant. Life is good! Despite the new aches and pains I’m feeling this week — discomfort in my lower back, cramps in my legs, pokes in my ribs — I couldn’t be happier. 29 is going to be a good year! Read more