Spelunking. That word should be added to the list of most hated words along with “moist,” “phlegm,” and “panties.” It sounds like something contagious or dirty, but really all it means is “cave exploring.” As in: We did a ton of spelunking in Chattanooga, TN at Ruby Falls Cave. Ruby Falls is the largest underground […]
The Return to My Happy Place
January 11, 2015 by 24 Comments
This is the best maternity leave ever. My mom designed this master plan where she flew to Chicago help me with the babies through the holidays, then we all flew to Florida so we could stay with my parents for the month of January. So while my friends and family in Chiberia are freezing in sub-zero temps, the kids […]
My Happy Place: Anna Maria Island
March 22, 2014 by 44 Comments
My happy place exists somewhere. You know, that place where you mentally escape to forget about whatever discomfort, stress, or pain that is going on at the present moment in time. The “happy place” that the nurses tell you to focus on when you’re suffering through labor pains – it does exist! And for me, […]
Mommy A-Z in Madison, WI
June 19, 2013 by 9 Comments
This past weekend we took a family trip to Wisconsin Dells. We were supposed to hit up a birthday party that Sunday on our way home, but it was an additional hour out of the way. Instead, we made a spontaneous decision to make a pit stop in Madison, WI to check out the scene […]
T-birds Wisconsin Dells 2013
June 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
It’s round 2 in Wisconsin Dells for us this year! We went earlier this year for A&Z’s birthday celebration. Now we’re baaaaack – but this time we went with the T-birds (Jeffrey’s side of the family). This time around is so much better because of the weather, the accommodations, and being surrounded by family – just […]
Wordless Wednesdays: Block Island
May 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
A&Me recently visited Connecticut to attend my sister’s graduation and we had an overnight stay at Block Island off of Rhode Island. We rented a Jeep and explored the island and found dirt paths off the main roads that lead us to stunning views of the lighthouse, bluffs, and the Atlantic Ocean. We stayed at […]
A&Me in Connecticut Part 1: Travel and Chocolate
May 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
My sister Christine is graduating from Yale with her PhD in Biomedical Engineering where her research focuses on neuro-imaging. Bet you don’t hear people saying that too often! That’s right – she’s a genius! Her graduation ceremony is this upcoming Monday and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. I was going to fly solo, […]
