Happy Memorial Day! Ryan and I are looking forward to spending time with friends and family today, and I hope you are too! I woke up early this morning to make a dozen tiny pies for a mid-day cookout. And even thought I still feel great at 37 weeks pregnant, I’m realizing that baking will likely take a back seat over the next few months. Not only...

Ryan and I had an eventful night (and no, it had nothing to do with baby). After watching the latest episode of Game of Thrones (INTENSE, by the way), we went to bed. As Ryan often does, he prayed for our protection. With Lucy’s birth impending, each night offers the opportunity of a life-changing event. Maybe I’ll wake up with strong contracti...

Ryan was born just outside of Philadelphia. I visited Pennsylvania with him while we were dating, but unfortunately we’ve only been back once since we got married. Each time I visit, I fall in love with the countryside, the people, and the food. We’re hoping to make a trip out east this fall with Lucy. A visit to Philadelphia always merits two ...

Ryan and I went out without Lucy on Tuesday night. We went to our favorite restaurant in the Springs. I wore a fancy handmade dress. We ordered drinks and a goat cheese bruschetta to share. And then we fought....

Growing up in Texas and Colorado, I picked pumpkins, climbed mountains, and stood in fields of blue bonnets…but I didn’t spend any time walking amongst apple trees....