Dogs

Golden Retriever Puppies: 3 Month update

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Hi there – I’m back today with an update on how our puppies are doing. It’s hard to believe that they are three months old already. When we brought them home, Tex was just 4.5 pounds, and Cali was 4 pounds. We could hold both of them in one arm, and they both fit into one tiny little bed. They…

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Goat Yoga

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Have any of ya’ll ever done Goat Yoga? I had always seen lots of photos on social media about it, so when my friend asked if we wanted to try a Goat Yoga class, I was all for it. My friend, Kim, texted me and our friend Katie, one day because she found a restaurant that did Goat Yoga on…

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Simple Summer Shrimp Recipe

simple summer shrimp recipe

Happy Tuesday, friends! I’m enjoying my week off from work – and getting ready for a little getaway this weekend. But, I’m here today with a simple recipe that is perfect for those summer evenings. It’s light, healthy – and is one of my favorite sheet pan meals to make in a pinch: it’s my simple summer shrimp recipe. So,…

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Weekend Recap: out of office edition

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I’m officially on vacation for the next seven days. And it feels fabulous. I’m recapping my weekend, and Aaron and I are headed off for a long weekend toward the end of this week. I’m doing a bit of consulting work this Monday but I’ve given myself the rest of the week off to really and truly disconnect from email…

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Friday Favorites – Anniversary Edition

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Happy Friday, friends! It’s my last day until I’m out of the office for the week. No worries, I’ve still got blog posts coming your way next week. I don’t know about ya’ll, but I feel like I’ve kind of limped my way to the finish line this week, so I’m really happy that it’s Friday. Don’t get me wrong,…

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Happy Five Years to Us!

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Today, Aaron and I are celebrating our five year anniversary. And I feel really proud of us. I’ll take you on a quick walk down memory lane if you are new around here. Aaron and I met at a dog park about a year after I moved to Houston. I had Sawyer – and Aaron had Buttercup. While we are…

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House Updates

Home Renovations Complete

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Happy Wednesday, ya’ll. I’ve shared bits and pieces of our home renovations that we did as a result of the freeze, and I’m here today to share the final product. If you are new around here, you can read about our new house here, and our subsequent damages during the freeze in February. And, while it was certainly not ideal…

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Super simple summer dinner recipe: Veggie Wraps

veggie wrap

Happy Tuesday, friends! I’m sharing one of my favorite summer dinner (or lunch recipes). It’s a heavy hitter on my summer dinner rotation because it’s light and fresh. It’s also super simple. You can be done with this in less than 10 minutes from start to finish. And, you can use leftovers to make this as a lunch wrap throughout…

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Weekend Wrap-up: The Walking Dead edition

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Happy Monday, friends! I’m officially counting down the clock until I’ve got a week off from work. Five more days. I think it’s really important that everyone get away from work every now and then. I consider that time sacred – Aaron and I both do. I always feel recharged, relaxed – and just a better version of myself when…

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