this is josh’s über adorable niece, hadley. i had the pleasure of meeting her (along with josh’s brother and sister-in-law) last weekend to celebrate christmas and hadley’s first birthday. her favorite gift was obviously the hand-knitted hat my mom made for her, along with a handmade headband. you know what mom says, “that baby needs […]

so my parents (along with my uncle/aunt, wayne/jo) went to africa 2 years ago and fell in love with the at-dusk tradition of “sundowners.” sundowners are the act of drinking cocktails, usually wine, and eating small bites while enjoying the lovely (african) sunset. the sunset may not have been as pretty here in southern indiana, […]

this past friday, my ‘little’ sister graduated from high school. (it should be noted that i’m equally proud of my oldest little brother who  graduated, from the 8th grade, this past week, as well.) i didn’t get a ton of pictures at the ceremony, mainly because the new principal thought it would be cool to […]

I used to spend my Saturday nights eating out (usually sushi) followed by (usually more than one) a cocktail (usually vodka soda with a lime). Now I spend them decorating my younger brother’s birthday cake. Both enjoyable, but I’m sure to feel better tomorrow morning with my new change of pace.