weekend away: Indiana and outside Chicago

Our weekend away was really, really nice. We’ve been road-tripping sooo much since we got engaged, that I’d gotten kind of bitter about doing it. But we’re getting wiser about how we do our road trips, and I’m enjoying it more. We pack light, stock up on things to do and eat in the car,…

Liberian faces

We’re not adopting from Liberia. But we are adopting from a country that has many similarities to Liberia. I was overwhelmed when I went there in March 2011. But all that seems to fade now, and I can’t stop looking at the photos I have of the faces I saw there.

summer + early fall to-do list

Dan and I sat down recently to make a list of fun + practical things we want to experience + accomplish this summer. But we made it kind of late into the summer, so in the interest of time, it’s turned into a summer and early fall to-do list. Here you have it: + Organize and “style”…

little homemade video: road trip

Just a little homemade video, filmed using our Digital Harinezumi. Lots of Dan’s shaky hands and me hiding my face from him, but I like it.

road trip

I’m heading off for a road trip with my husband for the weekend! After loads of pre- and post-wedding travel, I vowed to spend as much time at home in St. Louis as possible. But my desire to explore new places always gets the best of me. We’re going to Louisville! Plans include relaxing, staying…

greenville, south carolina

This weekend, we’re taking off to Greenville, South Carolina, for my cousin’s wedding. Nate and I are just about a year apart, and I’ve always been close to him… and taller than him. I’m way excited for the chance to catch up with family but also to explore a new city with my husband. I…

honeymoon

These newlyweds are heading off to Spain today… Please pray for safe, smooth travels + good memories! Probably won’t be updating much, but if I do, it will be on Twitter.

kansas city

My weekend in Kansas City was fun and relaxing… basically, wonderful. Exactly what I needed after this long week. Highlights: Seeing the International House of Prayer, where Molly spends a big chunk of her time. Reuniting with Titus and meeting his parents. [Further confirmation of the wonderfulness of adoption. And a great reminder of the…

drive across missouri

Finally road-tripping to Kansas City to see Molly this weekend. Truth be told, I expect much of our time to be spent discuss our learnings and dreams over coffee and food. But here’s some possibilities for our to-do list: Succotash Mash Handmade Hammerpress Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art McCoy’s Blue Bird Bistro Any other recommendations? [from…

opportunities

Here’s something a little more uplifting for you. We drove far back into a village on bumpy paths through shacks and houses and trees and people walking about. We parked and walked further into the village to a plot of land among a trench and homes. The land had some trash and burnt piles on…