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A letter to my daughter on her 10th birthday.

Well here we are. You are officially a pre-teen. Two whole hands old. An entire decade of life is behind you. I’ll be honest, Mahkena. You turning ten is so hard for me. While you want to be double digits and get more into your big girl status, my heart sinks just a bit. Ten years… Continue reading A letter to my daughter on her 10th birthday.

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AUGUST 2021; OUR MONTH IN VIDEO

August was full of more birthdays, mini getaways, and football games. Here’s a peek at our month and the life I’ve thankful for.

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JULY 2021; OUR MONTH IN VIDEO

July has come and went; and summer is almost over! As much as I hate watching summer go, I love all the memories we've been making thus far. Here’s a look at our month; hope you enjoy! https://videopress.com/v/w6cax4Q8?preloadContent=metadata

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL INTERVIEWS (2020/2021).

can you believe how fast the school year went? i feel like we were just preparing all of the school supplies and getting ready to send them out the door for their first day. and in the blink of an eye, we're here and celebrating the last day of the 2020/2021 school year. our girls… Continue reading LAST DAY OF SCHOOL INTERVIEWS (2020/2021).

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JUNE 2021; OUR MONTH IN VIDEO

Happy June ya’all! This month was full of celebrations between Father’s Day and birthdays, backyard adventures, and bringing home our new Winnie girl. Here’s a look at our month; hope you enjoy!

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MAY 2021; OUR MONTH IN VIDEO

Can you believe that May is already over and summer is officially here? This month was full of celebrations between Mother’s Day and birthdays and a whole lot of fun in between. We ended our month with a family vacation and man, we’re already looking forward to another one. Hope you enjoy this little video… Continue reading MAY 2021; OUR MONTH IN VIDEO

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32 THINGS IVE LEARNED IN MY 32 YEARS

32 years old today, and there has been quite a few things that I’ve learned through the years. I’ve made good choices, stupid choices, and learned that sometimes the only explanation for your actions is, “it seemed like a good idea at the time.” But through it all, I’ve learned. And firsthand, from my own… Continue reading 32 THINGS IVE LEARNED IN MY 32 YEARS

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EASTER 2021

i hope you all had a wonderful easter whether you were celebrating at home relaxing, around the table with family, or alone. we were so lucky this year with amazing weather here in illinois; it always makes the day a whole lot more enjoyable when the sun is shining. this year was a little different… Continue reading EASTER 2021

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recipe: Steak Street Tacos

anyone that knows me, knows that i LOVE tacos. i could eat them seven days a week for every meal. they're my favorite! i want to share with all of you my favorite street tacos to make; it's super simple and one of our family favorites. give it a try and let me know what… Continue reading recipe: Steak Street Tacos

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RECIPE: Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

we make these atleast once a week to keep in the fridge for snacking throughout the day. they are light, but yet so filling, and the perfect appetizer or party food. i get asked a lot for this recipe, so i thought i'd share with you! ingredients: 8 flour tortillas (medium-sized)1/4 cup chopped green onion1… Continue reading RECIPE: Ham & Cheese Pinwheels