We are back in Missouri for the holidays and I have to say, it's honestly one of the greatest places I've ever lived! The state has a pretty laid back attitude towards liquor and alcohol...meaning you can make a one...
Airport Hugs & Kisses
Guess who came to visit us in NY? Colt's Mimi & Grandpa just couldn't stay away so they hopped on a flight to Albany from St. Louis. We entertained everyone at the airport with our fancy-pants sign and toothless smiles!...
Missouri State Quidditch
I got a chance to visit my alma matta when I was in Missouri. Apparently, Missouri State University now has a Quidditch team. Who knew?...
Baby Colt Loves NY Too!
I know parent's are always really excited to share baby photos with everybody, whether they want to see them or not. I promise I try really hard not to saturate my Twitter feed & Facebook wall with Colt's baby pictures...I...
Cardinal Sighting
Look what I found at Party City in Latham! Makes me miss home just a little bit and then I remember, oh wait, it's 100 degrees there....
Without Words: Return Trip
Take a look at just how much luggage it takes to get 1.5 people back from the holidays + two baby showers... * Special thanks to my dad, Mr. Ed, for dragging all 180 lbs. of it around for me!...
Perfect Gift?
Because what self-respecting St. Louis Cardinal's fan wouldn't want a Waterford crystal baseball commemorating their 2011 World Series victory?? Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan but there are somethings I just draw the line at having in my house......
Southern Family Fun in Upstate New York
Finding Family Ties Far From Home As a kid, I completely idolized my cousin Kari! Only three years older, Kari and I would spend summers together at our grandmother's house in Piggott, Arkansas, gobbling down Sonic burgers after a day...
Growing Up as a Real “Toddlers & Tiaras”
Back home in the South, beauty pageants are a pretty big deal and I can't say I've really noticed many going on since we've lived in New York. But, if you've caught TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras then you might know...
Pigging Out in Troy
As newbie New Yorkers this time last year, we tried our hand at several different things. When we came across an ad in the Times-Union for the Troy Pig Out BBQ Festival, we knew we had to see just what...