This summer I worked in the yard and tended to my garden flowers. As always, gardening is a place to work with my hands and get out of my head. It's a labor of love and source of so much happiness. This summer Tripp and I moved out of our Kansas City apartment. After three years of commuting ... read more
After the Wedding
I’m still trying to put into words how incredibly special it was to witness Kelsey and Alex getting married Saturday night. The problem is that words like wonderful, amazing, incredible - they just don’t convey the love and joy that was present there for these two beautiful souls and cherished human ... read more
Kelsey + Alex
I first met my future son-in-law in the spring of 2017. Kelsey and Alex had been dating for a couple of months and she asked if Tripp and I would like to meet them for dinner at Mi Cocina. Sitting down together over Mambo Taxi’s and bowl of queso, we got to know each a little better. And instead of ... read more
Prepping For The Big Day
Over the weekend, Kelsey and I crossed a few last things of the wedding to-do list. First up was a trip to Costco because are you even having a wedding if you don’t make a trip to a big box store? Next we came back to the house to finish up the decorations for the place settings. The two of ... read more
Showered With Love
This past Saturday, my friends Ann, Holly and Tawana hosted a bridal shower for my girl. The delicious food was all made with love (andouille sausage quiche? yes please!) And of course Ann's famous fudgey brownies were a huge hit. The guest list was a mix of family and new friends and old ... read more
Wedding Countdown
We are in full-on wedding countdown mode around here with only two more weeks until my girl’s big day! My head and my calendar have never been so full. <<insert eye-twitch here>> But then again, neither has my heart. Love, Kelly ... read more