We’ve been talking about this a lot lately. There’s no doubt that you remember huge life events. But often, it’s the quieter moments that impact you more. The moments of just being together. I remember how Jesse was holding my hand the first time he introduced me as his wife. I value our talks (over [...]
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On being together. Monday, April 11, 2011
Childlike wonder. Thursday, April 7, 2011
Yesterday I got a surprise visit from one of my friends from college and his lovely family. We got to chat and catch up and watch the kiddos play. While the adults talked, the little ones intensely amused themselves. Everything was a wonder. We caught Aubrey staring at my husband, Jesse, and joked about little [...]
Miami vice and virtue. Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I should be embarrassed to admit this: Charles and I chose to go to Miami to celebrate our five year anniversary this year because it’s where Dexter lives.
In the cold weeks leading up to our trip, I added “Miami” to my iPhone’s weather listings. And, with gloved hands, I’d text my husband regular updates, “80 [...]
Say Cheese. Wednesday, January 19, 2011
This past weekend, I threw my husband a birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Which is proof that I love him like crazy.
Collectively, our crew brought in 3,000 tickets. This bought us three games, a frisbee, and a ton of fun.
I mean, sure, the robotic animal band is still a bit creepy. But the noise [...]
Chicago Half Marathon. Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Yes, I DO mean to brag.
This past weekend, my sister and I woke up at 5 a.m. with 23,000 other (crazy) people to run 13.1 miles through Chicago. And we’ve got the t-shirt, finishing medals, and sore legs to prove we participated in the 14th annual Chicago half marathon.
In all honesty, the adrenaline rush of [...]