I tried rhubarb for the first time last summer. I was not a fan. It was all bitter! Even with sprinkling some sugar on, I still couldn't get over the taste. A few days ago Kelvin brought over at least 5 pounds of rhubarb from the garden. I figured I'd try it again this year and see if my … [Read more...] about Rhubarb Rye Scones
Fashion Friday {5/27 – 5/30}
It's the last Friday of the school year! 4 days left. I can do this. I was expecting this to be a relaxing week but I ended up being busy every night! Tomorrow I have state finals for track. I barely ran today or yesterday so hopefully my legs will be super fresh! Tuesday shirt: … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {5/27 – 5/30}
Thursday Thoughts
Hey hey hey! I don't always jump on the Thinking Out Loud train, but when I do. . . I do. No idea where I was headed with that one. Let's just get right to the things floating around in my head! First thing's first. 1. I'M MOVING! The house has been up for sale for about 10 months … [Read more...] about Thursday Thoughts
Homemade Swedish Rye Bread
Kelvin and I had another cooking adventure! Last time we made pumpkin and apple pies, and this time we made Swedish rye bread. I'm starting a new section called In the Kitchen with Kelvin so I can have a place for all of our adventures! A few weeks ago he brought over both some rye and whole … [Read more...] about Homemade Swedish Rye Bread
Memorial Day Weekend
Happy Memorial Day, everyone! Make sure to spend some time thinking about our veterans and all the things they've done for our country. I did a lot of that this weekend. It was a great one and I think the warm weather is finally here to stay! On Saturday I played in the … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend
Fashion Friday {5/19 – 5/23}
IT's FRIDAY! Praise. The. Lord. My weekend is going to be jam packed - graduation, graduation parties, and Memorial Day services with the school band! Let's get to the outfits :D Monday because Monday's call for sweats. Tuesday shirt: Lauren Conrad // shorts: Forever 21 // flats: … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {5/19 – 5/23}
Recipe Redux: Coconut Chai Ice Cream
I am so excited to be accepted into the Recipe Redux! I may or may not have done a happy dance around the house when I got the email. The Recipe Redux is essentially a group founded by Registered Dietitians that promotes creating recipes that are tasty, yet boast nutritional benefits too. Each month … [Read more...] about Recipe Redux: Coconut Chai Ice Cream
A Trip Down Memory Card Lane
My meet went great yesterday! I needed to get 4th or better to qualify for the state meet and I did just that! My 3200 relay team placed 4th (11:23), I got 4th in the mile (5:39), and 3rd in the two mile (12:11)! We went out for dinner after at a place I've been dying to try - Sweet Water … [Read more...] about A Trip Down Memory Card Lane
Fashion Friday {5/12 – 5/16}
Ahhh, Friday. You are much welcome today! It's been a long week and I'm looking forward to relaxing this weekend. Hopefully the weather will cooperate too, even though it snowed here yesterday. Yeah. Gotta love Michigan! Here are my outfits from the … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {5/12 – 5/16}
WIAW – Black Bean Mango Quinoa Salad
Good morning everyone! I've been up since 4:30 today because my school band played for the Honor Flight at 5:30, which is a flight for the local veterans to DC where they spend the day! Needless to say, I hope the day goes by quickly because I need a nap. Onto the eats! These are Tuesday's … [Read more...] about WIAW – Black Bean Mango Quinoa Salad
Mother’s Day Scenes
It's a tradition that every Mother's Day my family comes over for brunch. So, after church yesterday everyone came over for a very tasty meal! I got mom some blue mason jars because yes mason jars. Grandma brought over some pretty … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Scenes
Prom 2014!
Prom. Was. So. Much. Fun. We were blessed with the most beautiful day so far this year and everything went perfectly! To start off the day I made a green smoothie and an english muffin with pb & banana. I went for a quick run (so hot outside!) Made a yummy lunch And … [Read more...] about Prom 2014!
