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summer bowls & summer break

wellness

Well people, it’s officially summer break. It doesn’t feel real quite yet, [even being able to sleep in without an alarm this morning], but I can’t wait to patio sit with Ace & get some projects done. I kicked off my summer break celebration with an amazing recipe for last night’s dinner. It was the…

being present

the in-between

Happy Last Sunday of the School Year! I’m not excited for summer at all… No, I actually can’t wait. I have a list of projects waiting for me & loads of sunscreen sitting ready. For the past week, every morning when I leave for work, I’ve been telling Ace, ‘Ace, don’t worry, pretty soon I’ll…

a birthday & some veggies

wellness

Happy Sunday! The past couple weekends have brought some really fun memories and projects; Ace’s third birthday & planting veggies in my first garden. Ace’s third birthday was a special one; it was the first birthday that Tony was around to celebrate. [Don’t roll your eyes, Ace is our fur baby, and it’s important we’re…

meeting you

the in-between

I can only imagine the feelings I’ll experience when Tony and I bring home a child. When we drove down to Southern Iowa – basically Nebraska – to get our little guy I was nervous, anxious, excited, etc, there are too many emotions to list. There are a few moments of this trip that I…

hey, i’m still here!

cancer

Hello there, it’s been a while. I promise I am not going to make a point of these long absences in between blog posts. I could babble on about how time gets away from me & I have so much going on, but it would be a lie. I have been avoiding you guys. April…

my easter celebration

the in-between

Day two of spring break, and it’s shaping up to be just as wonderful as day one. Today, I started the day out by doing a little grading & watching Sex and the City reruns, don’t worry, Ace is cuddled up with a blanket at my side. I think he’s soaking up these days at…

it’s march 28th again

cancer

Happy Monday! It’s been a while since my last post – I apologize. Like I’ve said from the beginning, I never want to force posts or feel like I have to write when I’m not feeling it. I want topics, thoughts, and inspirations to come naturally; which they have this afternoon. Today, I’m enjoying my…

another clear scan, another clear mind

cancer

My three year scan = clear. As I wrote on Sunday, my need to get into Mayo early this time around was weighing heavy on my mind, my emotions, my night’s sleep… everything. I had endured some unknown aches and major discomfort last weekend that lead me to heavy pain medicine & a racing mind….

there’s always that thought…

cancer

Happy Sunday. I come to you live from my office: Bon Iver’s music filling the air, a diet coke close enough to feel the bubbling fizz, and a flickering Anthro candle to fill the cold, winter air with a sweet, calming Aloha Orchid scent. Today is one of those days I need to write. I’ve…

wordless wednesday

the in-between

mimosas made me do it

the in-between

Mimosas. They are my favorite. I’m not a big drinker, but when someone pours a mimosa on a Saturday or Sunday morning, I will gladly accept seconds, thirds, even fourths. Mimosas coat my anxiousness with a bubbly, happiness that I quite enjoy. I would pick a good brunch with a handful mimosas over staying out…

a 30th surprise party & baby shower

the in-between

It’s super bowl Sunday & I’ll probably be in bed by 7 😉 This weekend brought a whirlwind of exciting events, events that truly touched my heart & left me smiling. On Friday I surprised Tony with a Vegas trip with his best friends for his 30th birthday, and on Saturday I had a baby…

hello, february

cancer

Happy Groundhog’s day! Rumor has it there will be an early spring, which is amazing news. It is humorous, though, because today of all days, we’ve gotten a huge snowstorm. I am currently listening to the wind rattle our screens, [yes, they’re still on, :/ probably should take those off one of these winters], and…

let’s see who i really am…

cancer

Happy Bachelor Monday 🙂 Yes, I watch the bachelor, it’s cheap entertainment & I’m not afraid to say I look forward to Monday night for this reason alone. Anyway… I’m back after a pretty refreshing weekend, [yet it disappointing  – the Vikings lost in a heart breaker].  Tony and I enjoyed a night in and…

2015 lessons

the in-between

Goodbye 2015, hello 2016! 2015 brought another year of healthy scans, trips with Tony, best friends’ weddings, & so much more. As always, I try to reflect and learn something each year; mission accomplished in 2015. Looking back at this post, 2015 was for kaylee. It was to get in the best shape as possible,…

holiday celebrations

the in-between

Hello all! Christmas has came and went; the festivities were marvelous. Holidays always move quickly and I try my hardest to savor every moment. We kicked off our Christmas Eve with Tony’s family. We tried a new tradition this year: a progressive Christmas celebration. It was different and it was a lot of fun! We…

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