Hello, and thanks for stopping by and/or subscribing! I have been thinking about creating a blog for at least 5 years. I actually started and abandoned one a few years ago. But hopefully this time around it sticks! I’m learning as I go that there are many behind-the-scene tasks involved with blogging, and I’m still in design mode of my pages. If you are good at that kind of stuff, and see something and think "oh man, she really should have done something else here. How embarrassing for her...," please let me know!!!!
I've been married to my awesome hubster for 6 years. We love to do projects at home, travel, try new restaurants and breweries. We also looooove to be lazy on the couch and binge watch something like Game of Thrones. And we like to cook together! I’m not much of a cook alone (unless Jack’s frozen pizzas count) but I love to play sous chef while Hubs takes the lead. So I’ll blog about food we attempt, and for food we have already attempted you can check out my Pinterest board - Recipes - Tried and True.
One of my favorite pictures of us from our wedding. Image by Light Source Photography.
I'm a first time mama in my late thirties. We became parents through adoption, and I'll be sharing some of the less-private moments of that journey here. I'm not a huge fan of people telling their entire adoption story for the whole world. I feel like that is our son's story, and he can tell it when he wants to. I also put a pause in my career to stay at home with our little dude, which has been pretty awesome and rewarding. There are a lot less showers, but sleep is starting to improve! And every day I get sweet cuddles and kisses.
We live in the St. Louis area. Love the Cards. Eat our raviolis fried. And if YOU’RE from St. Louis, I did not go to high school here - I’m a transplant. 😘
At the most amazing St. Louis Zoo
I’m a cancer survivor. Have experienced infertility. Those experiences certainly have shaped me, but don’t define me. I do believe that people change - I really don’t believe there is much point in living if you’re not trying to create a better version of yourself. Brandi Carlile sings one of my favorite song lyrics: “Do I make myself a blessing to everyone I meet?” I’m sure that I don’t meet that definition, but that’s my goal! At the same time, I also believe in loving yourself for who you are TODAY, and forgiving yourself for all those things that I lovingly tell myself are "learning moments."
Misc:
I like saving money. Couponing. Shopping sales. If I find a good deal, I’ll share it!
My favorite places to shop for clothes are Target and Old Navy so you won’t find any haute couture here! However I do love the occasional splurge at Nordstrom... 😬
I have rosacea so I’m always trying new products for sensitive skin.
We love all inclusive resorts (Mimosas and eggs benny for breakfast at the ocean? Don’t mind if I do!). Winter definitely has me dreaming of piña coladas at the beach!
Favorite musicians: Avett Brothers and Ben Folds. I just learned about Leon Bridges from this Sesame Street song. It can be in your head, too, now. You’re welcome.
Our first visit to Red Rocks in 2016 to see the Avett Brothers
I don’t plan to post everyday or do projects just to have something to post about, but I’m looking forward to sharing here and having a creative outlet! If you’re still reading... thanks and talk soon!