A few weeks ago, we went for a drive to explore the Mark Twain National Forest and ended up hiking through Elephant Rocks State Park. The park is located about 2 hours south of St. Louis, just outside the town of Belleview. We learned about the park after stopping by a ranger station in the… Continue reading Elephant Rocks
We’ve had a pretty busy summer since my last post back in May. Little Michael has been quite the adventurer, embarking on activities including a trip to Texas, followed by family from Texas visiting us in St. Louis, and a vacation in Montana. One of our adventures in Montana was a trip to Missouri Headwaters… Continue reading Confluence Connections
When little Michael started using a spoon to feed himself, we introduced him to my silver spoon. It’s a sterling silver toddler spoon that was given to me by my grandmother when I was a baby. Watching him use the same spoon that I had used was very special for me. I was grateful that… Continue reading With a Silver Spoon in His Mouth
The trees are finally starting to come out, and we took in a beautiful spring afternoon last Sunday when Michael grilled us the tastiest hamburgers I think I’ve ever eaten! Little Michael was fascinated with his dad’s Big Green Egg, the smoke, the flames, and all the grilling utensils. He was also thrilled with the whole… Continue reading Springtime Fun Continues
At long last, Spring has come to St. Louis! Our days are filled with trips to the park and playtime outside. Little Michael is very happy when he gets to swing at the park. When it’s rainy outside, we break out his sponge transferring set. He likes using the ladle to move the sponges. He… Continue reading Little Michael is Enjoying Spring
Little Michael is 16 months old, and he reminds us everyday that we no longer have a baby; we have a toddler! And a very busy one. He is like the Energizer Bunny, and with so many new things to discover, there is no time for relaxing! He walks pretty well and is learning how… Continue reading Little Michael is a Busy Boy
While little Michael and I were deep in the heart of Texas to run the 5K and visit family, Valentine’s Day was fast approaching, and Michael was busy working on a project, turning a little home decor dream I had into a reality. We have not had a metal refrigerator since we lived in San… Continue reading DIY Magnet Board
At the beginning of 2018, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to run a 5K. I fulfilled this resolution by running in the Love Your Heart 5K in New Braunfels on February 10. I have never been someone who runs for exercise, nor have I enjoyed running, until now! I started training for the… Continue reading Couch to 5K and the Love Your Heart Race
Little Michael wasted no time putting on his walking shoes when we returned to St. Louis after our Thanksgiving visit to Texas. And by walking shoes, I mean an adorable pair of Garanimals velcro cap toe shoes! Although he’d taken a few “sort of” steps shortly before Thanksgiving, his official first steps and walking began… Continue reading 2017 Recap Part Two
Whew! What a wild and wacky ride we had to finish off 2017. A lot happened for our little family during the last two months of the year. I left you last time with a brief post about the celebration we had here in St. Louis for little Michael’s first birthday. That was over two… Continue reading 2017 Recap Part One
