New Orleans Swamp Tour
While in New Orleans for Lauren’s Bachelorette Party, we decided to escape the city for a little bit of nature. And by nature… I mean alligators! We were doing a […]
Lauren’s New Orleans Bachelorette Party
My friend Lauren is also getting married this year, so it’s been a lot of fun sharing my pre-wedding milestones with such a close friend. And, more importantly, I’ve had […]
Cantaloupe Caprese Salad
After a whirlwind weekend of dinners out and celebrating my bridal shower, on Sunday we wanted to do something a little more low key. So Greg and I decided to […]
Vandal
After my fabulous bridal shower that afternoon, we went home, took long naps, and then got up and got ready for dinner at Vandal, a Lower East Side restaurant I’ve […]
44 & X
I recently celebrated my New York City bridal shower, and my family came from all over the East Coast (and even further!) to share in my joy. The night before, […]
Black Tie Brunch at Society Cafe
I love any excuse to wear black tie, and with the passing of the Spring Soirée it looked like I wouldn’t be able to dress up again until the fall. […]
Key West Sunset Sail
I’ve told you about most of my weekend in Key West, but I saved the best for last! The evening after Matt and Trisha’s wedding, we boarded a catamaran for […]
Key West
I recently went on a little weekend trip. Can you guess where? If the title of this post and the picture haven’t already given it away, I headed down to […]
Le Pif
Greg and I have been doing premarital counseling through our church. On one Sunday a month, we’ve first gone to church and then, a few hours later, have met up […]
A New England Easter
Last year we celebrated a New England Thanksgiving, so this year it seemed only fitting to also celebrate a New England Easter! We took the train from NYC to Connecticut […]
Foods of New York Tours
“WE HAVE TO GO TO THIS!” So read Greg’s text to me, along with a link to Foods of New York Tours. Apparently a friend of his had gone on […]
Sofrito
One afternoon during the summer, Greg and I explored Riverbank State Park. It’s one of the lesser-known parks in Manhattan, but its location along the Hudson River makes it absolutely […]
Playa Betty’s
During church one Sunday, the pastor jokingly talked about the cold weather. She said before Christmas the cold seems to have a purpose, but come January 1st she’s immediately ready […]
Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues
I’ve told you a lot about our fun pre-Christmas weekend in downtown Chicago, including what we did and where we ate. But I saved the best for last! On Sunday […]
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
While spending the weekend before Christmas in the heart of downtown Chicago, Greg, my parents and I made sure to take in all of the beautiful holiday decorations that the […]