This past week has flown by.  I had so many plans and ideas of things to do for the weekend and then I developed a horrid flu on Thursday night and, aside from a few activities, I was completely out…

Last night/this morning {12:02} not only marked the celebration of the ending of one year and the beginning of another, but it’s also our ONE YEAR ENGAGEMENT ANNIVERSARY!!! I have to admit that after high school days, New Year’s sort…

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  We had the best time with my family back in South Dakota.  We spent 5 full days with family and friends and were spoiled with presents!  I got a bunch of nice sweaters,…

We had the most amazing 4 days in St. Thomas this past weekend.  Dennis’ little brother Nick married the beautiful Sarah with their toes in the sand like they’ve always dreamed.  When they told us this summer that they wanted…

Well folks, we are officially signing off and will be off the grid for the next 4 days.  I am beyond excited to celebrate the wedding of Nick and Sarah {my future brother and sister-in-law} and we are not going…

Yesterday marked 6 months until our wedding day.  I get more and more excited with each month that passes but this one was extra special.  We’ve been engaged for nearly a year {1.1.14 officially} and while I think this year…

Before you think I’m crazy and truly think that Christmas has a ‘taste’, hear me out. 🙂  I am a chocolate lover to the core.  Doesn’t matter what time of the month it is {although I definitely use mine as…

CHRISTMAS!!  I cannot say enough how much I love this time of year.  The joy, the celebration, the love.  Our stockings are hung by the chimney with care, our Nativity scene has taken it’s place on the mantel, the tree…

Yesterday, the high was in the 50’s, and today the high was in the 40’s. Slightly chilly but not earth-shattering cold by any means.  Tomorrow the high is supposed to be in the teens with snow and on Thursday the…