LOCATION: The Broadmoor OUTFIT DETAILS: Patagonia All- Wear Shorts || Sofia Sandal || Sleeveless Eyelet Top || Splendid Bangle – Fiers (c/o) || Swanky Gold Bracelet – Maya (c/o) Well it is officially hot here in Colorado Springs. The AC is installed in our office, the pants are buried at the bottom of the drawer, and the ice cream melts too fast ;) FUN FACT: Colorado has a 50 degree temperature variance. In the dead of winter our highs are around 40 and in the summer our highs are around 90! ... continue reading...
Why we Still Love Games
When I was little I remember heading straight to the game board cabinet on rainy days. We loved all the games in there - classics like Candy Land, Clue, and Sorry to more unique ones like Pit and Pass the Pigs. Game nights were part of our family activities and I cherished those times. As I grew up, I began to feel like I was outgrowing board games as well. I wanted strategy games that would challenge me, fun games that would make me laugh, and group games that would bring people together. As a ... continue reading...
Weeknight Grilling
Thank you al fresco for sponsoring this post! LOCATION: Westmoor Park OUTFIT DETAILS: Crop Top (Similar, Similar , Similar) || Shorts || Chacos (Lavender Diamond) The summer sun is staying out later and I know I am not the only one loving every minute of it! I remember when I worked at my full time job and during the winter the sun would set before I even got off work. Those days were hard. Now I can make sure to get some sun time even during the winter, but it is so much better to get off ... continue reading...
When Best Friends Come Back to Town
WARNING: This post may get sappy ;) When Bruce and I moved back to Colorado Springs after college, we were recently dating & excited to no longer be long distance. But we also were leaving our wonderful college communities and starting over with friendships. It was a hard season for many reasons - I know so many of us know what it is like to make friends outside of college. It is a journey for sure. We met the Mays at church and again when Bruce's mom gave us pottery lessons at Meredith's ... continue reading...
Making it a Meaningful Father’s Day
Twenty-nine years ago my dad was celebrating his first Father's Day. I was a month old and probably stinkin' adorable. He then became not only my father, but the father of two other little girls and a boy. And those girls all got married and added three son-in-laws to the party. Above and beyond, he has been a father figure to so many - an outstanding feat from a boy who never met his father until he was 18. Basically my dad is a super hero ;) This year I thought it would be fun to do ... continue reading...