Happy Saturday! Things have been busy, busy the past couple weeks. I’ve slowly adapted to my new role in 6th grade, [two weeks now!], road tripped to Duluth with some besties, laughed with girlfriends at dinner, & shopped for Christmas gifts. I can’t believe Christmas break is a few nights away; I couldn’t be more…
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favorite christmas finds
While taking a break from curriculum creating and lesson planning for my 6th graders next week, I started cruising the internet for some Christmas ideas. I love to buy for Tony and for family. I know Christmas isn’t about presents, and to be honest the spending has gotten a bit out of control, but I…
my favorite holiday + my favorite friday
Whew.. what a week. Between a bomb at work, [not a real bomb, don’t worry], on Monday afternoon to Turkey Day, my week was one for the books. For starters, I was told Monday afternoon I was being moved to sixth grade Language Arts/Reading, effective early next week; cue panic attack. I LOVE my RTI,…
birthdays, birthdays, & more birthdays
This weekend was all about birthdays. My sis, Justine, got home Friday night from Iowa State & we celebrated her 19th golden birthday last night by going out to eat in South Minneapolis. We ate at Revival, which serves Southern comfort food with a twist & has pretty much the greatest burger in the Twin…
sundays
keeping busy
I’ve been trying to make myself so busy I can’t think straight. Why? Because the busier I am, the easier it is not to think about my next scan, which is Wednesday. The worst part about this time around is the fact that my appointment with my oncologist isn’t until Thursday. When making this appointment,…
ace, the wild lion
stuffing squash with quinoa n’ things
Another day, another recipe. Last night I whipped up a delicious acorn squash recipe, [I actually made two different recipes, but one was definitely better than the other], and it was another favorite dish in this household. There is a recipe that has been all over Facebook and Pinterest, it is an acorn squash recipe…
a best friend’s wedding
I’m relaxing on another Sunday, after another phenomenal wedding celebration. My best friend Natalie married the man of her dreams on Saturday night & it was definitely something to celebrate. This woman has been such an important part of my life. She is the kindest, most giving person I know. She always goes above and…
hello, sunday
I hope your Sunday afternoon finds you well! I know mine does; I’m currently sitting out on the patio, enjoying a nice 75 degree day. Yes, I said that correctly: 75 degrees in October. It’s amazing. This weekend brought some great times; a birthday celebration for Tony’s brother, a bachelorette party for a dear friend,…
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another life list
quinoa stuffed sweet potatoes & a care package
Well, like promised, I am coming to you tonight with a new recipe; it is delightful. I wanted to combine some of my favorite things: sweet potatoes, veggies, cheese, and… I guess, quinoa. The weather has turned a bit here in Minnesota today – maybe supermoon last night had some fall affect – but it…
a wedding on a lake
I know, another quiet front. I’m STILL battling my sickness; not the typical cold I usually get, but this deep, raspy, smoker cough that starts like a tickle and turns violently ugly in 1.3 seconds. Today, there were a couple times Tony jumped from the couch, prying his eyes from the Viking’s game, to make…
a lil’ of this & that
another year, another day
Happy Sunday! I have been movin’ and shakin’ the past couple weeks. School has started, so work has started, so early bedtimes have started, and sore throats have started. I celebrated my 29th birthday this weekend, so I’m a year closer to 30, so I have to recreate a life to-do list, but I shouldn’t…