Austin, TX
We're nearly at the end of December, so it seems like I ought to take the time to share photos from the second half of our trip to Austin, visiting with Chris' mom, step-dad, siblings and extended family. When w[...]
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Granger, TX
Our little family went to Texas! This Thanksgiving, Chris' family very, very generously offered to buy us plane tickets so that we could visit his hometown for the first time in more tha[...]
Fort Collins, CO
Chris' dad came up for a visit last week much to everyone's delight. Nora especially was excited about his visit for one reason: sausage. Every time John comes, he buys her breakfast sausage and makes it for breakfast every single day. We[...]
Fort Collins, CO
Nora had her first lemonade stand this weekend and it was pretty much the cutest thing ever. We decided last minute to have a yard sale Saturday morning and I thought a lemonade stand would be a fun way to keep her entertained, so Friday[...]
Fort Collins, CO
My mom called me a couple of days ago and asked me, "Did you really stay up until 3 am working on a website?" Why, yes I did. I've been feeling great and aside from the little scar at the base of my throat, I hardly feel like I even ha[...]
Fort Collins, CO
It's been nearly two months of Sundays since I decided to go screen-free every Sunday as part of my 30 Before 30 goals. Two months later, I am still in love with the idea of having a day where I don't check email, Facebook or In[...]
Steamboat Springs, CO
Chris' family goes skiing in Colorado every year during spring break and this year, for the first time, we lived close enough to join in on the fun. So, Frida[...]
Gillette, WY
Today, I am thankful for my mom. She was the very best mom she could be through some really tough situations, and she never gave up on me. We definitely had some rocky moments when I was a teenager (boy, do I have karma coming to me[...]