This month was a busy one for the Petes! We had lots of big things to celebrate, and has honestly probably been my favorite month of 2019. Grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and settle in while I share what we've been up to the past 31 days! What We Did + This… Continue reading 7 Things We Celebrated in October
Category: Holidays
Two-Year Blogiversary
Two years ago on November 1, 2017, my very first blog post went live! I've learned quite a lot since then, and continue to learn more about the blogging world all the time. My content has shifted gears a bit, and there's always room for improvement, but I feel pretty dang proud of myself to have made… Continue reading Two-Year Blogiversary
This is 31
Happy Monday, and Happy Birthday to me! I am turning 31 today-- though not until 8:37 PM to be exact, so I guess technically I'm still 30! 😉 Last year I wrote this post recapping my twenties and the "dread" of entering my thirties. I had no idea that since then, God would throw me for… Continue reading This is 31
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
Attitude of Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Look, I'm not going to lie. This year, being thankful feels tough. Many days I wake up feeling like the world is against me, and since nothing has gone my way, that it never will. I felt like it was especially important for me to write this, because it forced me to… Continue reading Attitude of Gratitude
Halloween Heaviness
It’s not even 11:00 am, and I find myself needing to swear off social media for the day. During a quick scroll, I counted five pregnancy announcements. FIVE. Cute fall and Halloween themed photos, excitedly announcing “our little pumpkin” arriving in May. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am friends with these people, and I’m… Continue reading Halloween Heaviness
Halloween 2018
Over the years, I have kind-of hated Halloween. Okay, hate is a strong word. But, I've always been a total chicken when it comes to anything scary, especially Haunted Houses, and I'm not even exaggerating when I say that once I passed out in the ball pit of the U.S.S. Nightmare, and had to be carried out. … Continue reading Halloween 2018