Happy Good Friday to those of you that are Catholic. Happy any-ol' Friday to the rest of you! I thought I'd give you guys a little bit of a life update, filling you in on what's new with us, and just a couple random things we've been enjoying. Home I finally posted photos of our… Continue reading Life Updates – April 2019
Bathroom Renovation Part 2
Our bathroom renovation was finished in early January, and I have been meaning to post the final photos for a while, but you know, sometimes life happens, and things get delayed. Anyways! I am so super proud of my handyman husband for completing this bathroom renovation completely on his own! I managed to help paint a… Continue reading Bathroom Renovation Part 2
The Petes [Plan To] Take Vegas
After our third loss, we decided we needed a vacation. We didn't have any travel plans set in stone for 2019 since we didn't know what our pregnancy journey would look like. Since conceiving and losing our third baby, we thought a change of scenery is just what our souls need. "Where can we go...… Continue reading The Petes [Plan To] Take Vegas
Recent Reads & Reviews – March 2019
I have been doing quite a bit of reading recently, and wanted to share my thoughts! Verity by Colleen Hoover. This book was mind-blowing. Dark and twisted, and, as an avid Colleen Hoover fan, it is so so much different than all of her other work. But I AM SO HERE FOR IT. The story… Continue reading Recent Reads & Reviews – March 2019
AdvoCare
It's probably about time I mention my little side biz to you guys - I'm an AdvoCare Advisor! What is AdvoCare®? Since 1993, AdvoCare® has been a world-class nutrition company specializing in health and wellness, weight management, vibrant energy and sports performance. The products are formulated by an elite Scientific and Medical Advisory Board with over 200… Continue reading AdvoCare
How We’re Doing/Test Results
I know it's been a little while since I've posted. It has now been 1 month since we received our third round of devastating news and honestly, my life just isn't the same. This loss seemingly has hit me harder than the rest. Or maybe it just feels that way because the grief has now multiplied… Continue reading How We’re Doing/Test Results
Grieving Mom Goes to Target
Groundbreaking stuff, right? Well for me it kinda was. For the first time in over a week, I got a full night of sleep. I took a shower. I washed AND dried my hair. I put on the teensiest bit of makeup, so I didn't look scary. I wore contacts. Then I put on a… Continue reading Grieving Mom Goes to Target
Third Time’s a Charm
My Fitbit actually told me I was pregnant. I've been exercising a ton (because hello, that's what everyone does in January!) and I noticed that my average heart rate kept increasing (1-2 beats every day for almost two weeks) when it should have been decreasing. We chatted about it, we knew it was a possibility.… Continue reading Third Time’s a Charm
6 Things Learned in 6 Valentine’s Days
We began dating in the summer of 2013, so this is our 6th Valentine's Day together! To piggyback off of last year's Valentine's Day Q&A post, I thought it might be fun to jot down 6 things we each love or admire about the other person. Enjoy! AMANDA ABOUT JUSTIN He's a great cook, and… Continue reading 6 Things Learned in 6 Valentine’s Days
How I Relax & Unwind After a Long Day
Happy Friday! It has been a looonng day - scratch that - a long week! I thought today would be a great time to share my go-to secrets for ultimate relaxation! Take a Bubble Bath After a long day, there are few things I look forward to more than taking a hot bath. It gives… Continue reading How I Relax & Unwind After a Long Day
