For months, my friend Storm and I (REMINDER: Some of my friends have “trail names” which were given to them during their thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. For those uncomfortable with this notion, her real name is Patrice.) had been planning to meet somewhere in between the two of us for a weekend visit. Storm...
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Lauren Mae – Day Zero Photographs
I couldn’t wait! My niece, Lauren Mae, was born yesterday at 9:03 a.m. She has the softest cheeks in the world and the tiniest fingernails. She has no idea what she’s in store for with her energetic brothers. She is perfect. Just look. Welcome to the world, Lauren! We love you! Heather, Chris, Calen &...
Sunny Super Bowl Sunday. In Seattle.
Last week, Eric and I went to Seattle to celebrate his birthday and to visit our friends, Mike and Katie, who recently moved to the city. I had never been to Seattle before and, in the weeks leading up to the trip, everyone I talked to to about it kept telling me how much I...
Happy Birthday, Eric!
Today is a very special day here in my world. It’s Eric’s birthday. His 30th birthday! And it makes me think about how lucky I am to have found such a wonderful person to spend my life with. And how lucky I am that he is my best friend. And it makes me think about...
Around Michigan: Jordan River Pathway
Just wanted to share a few scenes from our weekend trip to the Jordan River Pathway in northern Michigan. I’d forgotten how much I liked this trail since Eric and I last hiked it four years ago but now it’s fresh in my brain and I may or may not be thinking of ways to...