The morning of the wedding Sophie, Alex, Dale and I headed back out for another morning hike. We went to the same area but did the full Fish Creek Falls trail. The waterfall was beautiful!
Ben and Kirsten’s Welcome Dinner
Ben and Kirsten’s wedding took place at the beautiful Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp. Here are a few snapshots from their welcome dinner the night before the wedding.
Hello, Steamboat
We spent Labor Day weekend in Steamboat, Colorado to celebrate my cousin Ben’s wedding! When we first arrived we headed straight into town to explore before checking into our Airbnb. The next morning Grant went on his first hike with us! He loved facing forward in the carrier to take in the scenery and we all enjoyed the beautiful early Fall weather.
August Around The Web
August was a month of transition! We spent lots of time with my sister, Grace, before her move to college and tried to soak up time at the pool with my friend Sonya and my family. We also fit in time with friends (Chi O Brunch with Ashley, Sunflower Festival with Austin and Ali, dinner with Sydney and Salvador, and brunch with Laura and Ashton) and at the end of the month Grant had his first flight when we traveled to Nashville! I can’t believe this was my last full month of maternity leave before I will return to work in September. I am beyond grateful for this time I’ve had with Grant!
Around the web, I am already enjoying subtle shifts to fall fashion. I’m obsessed with this late-summer sweater roundup from Julia.
Also loved Liz’s August outfits recap
Living in an old house we rely on a lot of lamps vs. ceiling lights. I don’t have any more spots for these cuties but really enjoyed the roundup
If you are from Kansas City, this is SUPER nostalgic!
A wedding that stopped me in my tracks. Especially the stationary.
I couldn’t help but purchase Grant one of these Rock Chalk bubbles. Can’t wait for it to arrive, just in time for football season!
Bad on Paper is one of my favorite podcasts, you should all pre-order Becca’s book!
My sister, Grace, also has a new song out: Gatsby’s House. Take a listen!
Lastly, a podcast I must listen to soon. Jurassic Park became a favorite during the pandemic.
enjoy that end-of-summer sunshine!
Grace Goes to Belmont!
Last weekend my family traveled to Nashville to move Grace into Belmont for her freshman year! It was so much fun to see where she will be living, help get her dorm room setup and tour campus. We also made time for Jeni’s, Hattie B’s and a quick trip to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. We miss Grace so much but can’t wait to hear about all her college adventures! Go Bruins!
July Around The Web
Every month that includes a holiday feels extra special this year as we celebrate with Grant! For his first Fourth of July we participated in the neighborhood popsicle parade, went to the pool and then enjoyed our traditional fireworks and homemade ice cream at Turkey Hill a week late. This month we also spent time swimming with Sonya, visited Pryde’s with my mom and Sophie, experienced a terrible storm, watched Grace preform in Footloose, visited friends in Wichita to meet Baby Zoey and Baby Casey, Grant turned four (!) months old, celebrated my dad’s birthday and last (but not least) saw The Barbie Movie! Grant and I also spent time breakfasting/lunching with friends (Mary, Matt, and Heather) and had my cousin, his wife wife and baby over for brunch. I’m so grateful to still be on maternity leave and really am soaking up every minute!
Around the web there was lots of Barbie, and this party was super fun!
This local bakery also was offering these cute cakes for your Barbie viewing parties
To keep with the cake theme, Dolce Bakery also had a Harry Potter pop-up menu this month
A colorful & inspiring home tour
Dreamy mother/daughter Paris portraits from Julia
I relate to this SO much!
Saving this to level-up our future brunch cinnamon rolls
Obsessed with the details picked for this bathroom tile
Bookmarking this Cozy Coupe DIY
Sophie, Alex, Grammy & Pop are headed to Portugal soon, I’m hoping to have the opportunity to go back and visit Porto someday
Latest baby purchase: the softest Kyte Baby Sleep Bag for Grant