Island Girl Forever

I really try to live in the moment with Tristan as much as I possibly can. I want to cherish every single second we have together. I don’t want to miss out of these opportunities with him. I’m so thankful that I have this week off so I can spend it all with him. I am SOO ready for warm weather. I’ve been seeing snaps from my friends in Florida and how amazing it is there right now and YES….I’m…

If you have started your journey into IVF and are curious about what you need to ask your doctor, these are some of the questions I have asked. Now, just a note, these are obviously questions geared towards our own issues and medical complications – if you are suffering from PCOS, or low ovarian reserve, or some other issue, your questions might look a little different. Hope this helps! What…

For this summer, I want to make sure I do so many fun things with T. He loves to be outside and I want us to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible before winter rolls back around and we’re stuck inside, so I’ve chosen a lot of things that require us to be out and about. (Yes, I am already planning my summer break and counting down the days till it’s here). Go to a baseball game Make…

We recently took a “Christmas” trip to Disney World and I can honestly say, this was a learning experience. Now, this was not our first time at Disney, specifically Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, however, this was our first time going with T. So there were definitely some things I think we did right and some things I think we need to work on for next time we go. The Things We Did…

I never used to be into bucket lists but after having T, I realized all the things I want to make sure I do with him, all the things I want him to see and experience. I don’t want to miss out on any sort of opportunity. So for the month of November, these are the things I want to make sure we do together as a family (yes, I know November is like halfway over). These aren’t crazy exciting things,…

We’re back!

Andddd we’re back! After the craziness of 2020 and the continued ridiculousness that was 2021, I took a much needed sabbatical. It’s like someone messed with the time continuum and we’re in some sort of parallel universe? These last three years have been so crazy. 2022 seems to be having it’s own issues but we can hope that after everything that’s gone on in the world lately, that there’s a…

Water’s Edge Vacation Rental

I had the privilege to stay for the weekend at this waterfront property on Chincoteague for a weekend recently. This house was so much bigger than I thought it was going to be honestly. Nothing will top having the water from every vantage point in this home. Literally everywhere you looked, you could see water. There were pros and cons (as with everything) but some of the cons I actually thought…

So much has happened in just one year…. I sometimes can’t even wrap my head around everything we did in 2020 (having a baby, dealing with COVID, working virtually from home, moving back to Virginia, starting a new job, still dealing with COVID, watching my little boy grow up…. but…let’s get into what’s on my mind right now… I feel like 2021 is going to be BETTER than ever. The last couple of…

Being close to family. I think this is definitely number 1 for the both of us. We’ve really missed being so close and just having the opportunity to see each other more than once a year. Garrett’s sisters have been able to come and visit us almost every month since moving back – which is a stark difference from Florida when we were only able to see them once since Tristan was born. Same thing for…

It’s definitely been a hot second since we’ve talked about anything IVF. I’m so thankful every single day that our little IVF miracle came into our lives. He is the most amazing little guy ever. I don’t consider him to be an only child though…not really… if ya’ll don’t remember, we have 7 babies still in the freezer….5 girls and 2 boys. Shady Grove has assured me that they are being well cared…

7 Small Businesses You Should Check Out

It’s finally the Christmas season!!!! I absolutely love Christmas and I love shopping for gifts. This year, I’m going to do my best to shop mostly small. So I figured I would make a list and share with you some of my favorites and those I plan to support (that are available online). Artemis + Cauldron Artemis + Cauldron. Artemis + Cauldron is an eclectic menagerie of emerging brands, local…

Our next adventure…

You all know at this point that Garrett and I are always up for a new adventure… After a lot of discussion, making arrangements, and a crap ton of sweat (sorry TMI?) we have decided to move again! This is both exciting and sad at the same time. Sad because we have decided to leave Florida. We are so thrilled that we were able to spend two and half years in such a wonderful place. We are going to…

Last month, I went home to Chincoteague with Tristan to celebrate my 31st birthday. Honestly, it was just so good to be home on the island. We were able to go to the beach, relax, take walks around town, visit with family (finally), get some good local food, and just spend some quality time together. Going to the beach in the morning with T was by far the most fun. He loves the sand and seeing…

Embracing That Postpartum Body

I thought a lot while pregnant about what my body would look like after having Tristan. I worried that I wouldn’t be able to “bounce back”. I spent so much time thinking about looking good. Feeling like I was going to have to do so much to get rid of the extra pounds. But honestly, now…. I just don’t care. It’s an entirely different mindset now that I’ve had him. I have moments where I realize…

I FINALLY got to go to Charleston, SC….finally!!! I’ve been wanting to visit for sooooo long. With all the traveling we’ve done, the trips to Florida, trips to Virginia… you would think we would have made some time to stop but it was just never convenient. I saw my chance when I took a little road trip with my mom and little man recently (to visit family) and omg I’m glad we went. Even though we…

I am officially back to work and let’s be real for a hot second… it’s a lot. It’s difficult getting back in the groove of things after being out for so long (since the end of January) but it’s also a whole new world. Having to go through all these steps for COVID, teaching virtually on a new system, figuring out how to start the year through a screen, learning to be away from my boy for so many…