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every marathon is a journey. an adventure of the highest of highs, lowest of lows, and everything in between.  there are many reasons why i love long-distance running but the one word that describes it best is ‘perseverance’.  the tenacity and effort it...

typing out this announcement is surreal!  for many, MANY (30 something) months now i’ve said (to the few who knew) ‘it doesn’t seem real yet!’  and frankly, it still doesn’t!  things are fiiiinally, slowly but surely, falling into place.  fall of 2019, we were...

guys!! if ya can't tell, i'm OBSESSED w my new hobby. there was a time, not all that long ago, i didn't understand the hype of sourdough... but omg it's something that not only is VERY rewarding and instantly gratifying, but who doesn't LOVE freshly-baked bread (and...

originally i was going to do a very simple, theme-less birthday party for poppy just because i’m aware babies do NOT care what kind of party they have (if any at all).  i was still planning to do the traditional things- (cake, balloons, etc) but just not worry...

can’t recall the last time i intentionally logged out of this app and took a pause, but it’s way overdue.  i’m not exactly sure what’s ahead for me here but there will be ongoing changes as i commit to breaking addiction.  let’s admit, there is so much power...

we have always loved r’s old room, so much that it was the LAST original paint standing in our home.  last week i made a big (impromptu) decision to makeover her walls and couldn’t be happier with the turnout.  also added the mirror, wooden table, moved knick knacks...