this past weekend included a lot of family time it had been way, way too long and was so nice. we went to an apple orchard in south carolina on saturday (loved) and a brewery + food truck close to our home yesterday even though…
in my family.
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boo!
boo! happy halloween to you. i hope it was wonderful. i can’t even tell you how much fun i had with parks and some friends last night. sadly, mr. monaco had some things going on with work and could not attend (we missed him lots)…
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simply loving lately
to say life has been stressful lately is an understatement. it’s been very difficult lately… but i have hope that things will turn around soon. i am trying to stay positive and am trying to focus on the most important things in life; to not…
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a grateful heart | a mountain weekend
we went away this weekend to the mountains of north carolina | right outside of boone and blowing rock. it was relaxing, beautiful, and much needed. after launching my new business and putting in twelve-fourteen hour days, this was just what i needed. i have…
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five photos that represent this year
without a doubt, it has been my fastest and best year of my life. for many reasons… and thankfully lots of photos to remember these special days. today i am sharing five photos that represent my year so far. welcoming a baby boy in january;…
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a memory | i carry your heart
this past weekend we went to a wedding (i posted a few details on instagram but it was very beautiful- so intimate, colorful, and we had a blast!!) during the outdoor ceremony, a friend of the bride read the poem, i carry your heart by…
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a family recipe | mom’s carrot cake
when i was younger, my mom’s carrot cake was always a total ‘crowd pleaser’ – at every family event. it’s a three tiered circular cake with cream cheese frosting… made with love every time and again, always a favorite. sometimes at easter she would put…
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things i wish more people believed
– you are important and you are enough. – how the ocean can cure any mood; the waves can soothe and the sand grounds. – unless someone really does you wrong, forgive them. be the better person and clear your heart. i believe that everyone deserves…
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favorite blog posts + a grateful heart
today’s prompt was to share some of our favorite blog posts from the past. here are a few i wanted to share with you all today: a nursery tour a bohemian woodland baby shower parks james | a birth story saying goodbye to my classroom…