I’m a few days late to the whole “Happy New Year! This is is going to be the best year EVER!!!! OMG, I’m like so drunk right now.” bandwagon, but seriously…. Happy New Year, MDGC friends. I hope this year is filled with lots of new experiences and new blogs to fill your 3pm… Read More 2012
I’m just going to say it. This Christmas kinda blew. Not because of the wonderful people I spent it with or because of the great presents, but because the magic was gone. I have really high expectations for Christmas, but this year it was like I was stuck in the the Polar Express and it was… Read More Magic
Merry Christmas! Thanks for reading and I hope you all have a fabulous holiday filled with love, laughter, and alcoholic beverages.
Every holiday vacation I am filled with good intentions. I look forward to the days off for weeks and I plan every day meticulously. This particular vacation, I planned on working out, eating healthy, and being productive with my time off to get ready for the wedding. I mapped out a work out schedule… Read More Holiday Vacation
I have reached the final wedding phase. I just want the wedding to be here and over with. I’m still in the emotional wreck phase as well, but today marks 42 days until the wedding, and it’s go time. It seems like forever since I said “yes” and I’m ready to be Eric’s wife. I’m ready to… Read More The Final Wedding Phase (I hope?)
Here’s the truth: I was born baby crazy. I have wanted a baby since I was a baby and I’m beginning to think that’s not normal. I have met other people who feel the same way as me, but I have also met even more people who think kids ruin lives. I don’t get those… Read More Baby Crazy
One of the saddest parts about getting married is the moment you realize that you’re not supposed to ask your dad to fix your flat tire anymore – you’re supposed to ask your husband. The first time I knew this whole “daddy to husband” thing wasn’t going to be an easy transition was the first… Read More Dependent
I was talking to my parents this morning about when I was a teenager and all I wanted to do was make my own decisions. Now, I would give anything for them to make all my decisions. Sure, I’d probably still be wearing bows in my hair if that was the case, but life would… Read More Decisions
This week I hit my breaking point with our puppy, Toby. I knew having a puppy wouldn’t be easy, but I didn’t know it would be one of the hardest things I have ever done. I love him, but ughhhh…. he is so difficult. I have never had a puppy because I adopted my other dog,… Read More Faaaammmmillllyyyyyy
It’s the night I dread and look forward to every year. Thanksgiving Eve at Wellman’s. Thanksgiving Eve in Des Moines is one of the biggest nights of the year. Everyone I have ever met from high school will be in the same room for one night. The people I never wanted to see again, the people… Read More Thanksgiving Eve