When I began writing this post, I again, did not anticipate it turning into another nightmare. It couldn’t. I was excited. Terrified, but excited. The odds of two back-to-back miscarriages were slim. We knew it was possible, but surely it couldn’t happen again. The odds were against us. This was our rainbow baby. We were… Continue reading A Second Loss
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First Anniversary Weekend
This past weekend, Justin & I celebrated our first wedding anniversary! I can hardly believe how quickly this year has gone by. Since that magical day, we have traveled to Las Vegas, Florida, the Bahamas, Chicago, and Norris Lake. We have celebrated so many wonderful things, but also had to leap over some unthinkable hurdles, growing… Continue reading First Anniversary Weekend
Loving Lately, Vol. 8
Some current favorites, broken down by category. Beauty My new 'do for fall! I had my stylist darken up my roots and top layer, a little closer to my natural hair color. After a few rounds of highlights, plus all the natural lightening from the sun, my hair was pretty blonde-ish. She used a cool,… Continue reading Loving Lately, Vol. 8
10 Random Facts About Me
It's been a tough couple weeks for me, and I've been pretty absent from the blog. Let's get back to some regularly scheduled (and light hearted!) content, shall we? Ten Random Facts About Me I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE Poor Grammar/Weird Slang. Last week, I heard someone at work tell me, "I ain't print 'em out… Continue reading 10 Random Facts About Me
The One That’s Hard to Write
I've started and deleted this post at least ten times. Somehow, it's just seems impossible to come up with the right words. Yesterday was the day I have been dreading: my due date. Now that August 29th has come and gone, in some sick way, I almost feel relieved. That day has been weighing so… Continue reading The One That’s Hard to Write
Loving Lately, Vol. 7
I am a loyal Colleen Hoover follower, and did not even look at the book description when I purchased and started reading her latest book, All Your Perfects. Holy Cow, I could not put it down, and finished it in three days. The story unfolds by alternating past and present tenses. In the past, we learn… Continue reading Loving Lately, Vol. 7
Recent Recipes
I would totally categorize Justin & I as "foodies." We love to eat, we love to cook, and we are always on the hunt for new recipes to try. Here's a couple that we've tried out recently, and 100% recommend! Brown Butter Scallops and Parmesan Risotto, from Pinch of Yum - We strayed from the… Continue reading Recent Recipes
Mini Vacation to Chicago
Baby, lay on back and relax Kick your pretty feet up on my dash No need to go nowhere fast Let's enjoy right here where we at. Who knows where this road is supposed to lead? We got nothing but time As long as you're right here next to me Everything's gonna be alright. -… Continue reading Mini Vacation to Chicago
Loving Lately, Vol. 6
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis - This is hands-down, the most inspiring, and eye-opening book I've ever read. Author, blogger & entrepreneur Rachel Hollis talks us through "lies" we believe about ourselves and exactly how to overcome them. Every woman should read this book at some point in her life. Whether you're a woman… Continue reading Loving Lately, Vol. 6
Baked Peaches
Current Peterson household obsession: Peaches! I swear, there's something addictive in their sweet, but slightly sour taste, because my mouth is watering just thinking about them! Justin likes to eat a peach every day with lunch, but I, being the little-miss-sweet-tooth that I am, like them for DESSERT! Recipe: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Slice 1-2… Continue reading Baked Peaches
