Love
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Valentines Day Sweetness with Lakey
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A 2020 Christmas
I wanted a few quick family Christmas pictures, so we got dressed and ran outside in the snow and snapped a few with the help of Daniel’s parents and an iPhone. It was a tiny bit freezing so we hurried the heck up and snuggled back into our pajamas after our little photoshoot. I think impromptu pictures like this always end up being my favorite- The snow falling around us is pretty magical, Lake’s smile is amazing, and I felt extra thankful for our family and for the special time that is Christmas. Lake’s outfit is linked below along with items similar to Daniel’s and mine- My Sweater and skirt…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! In celebration, I wanted to say thank you to the women in my life who help me, encourage me, and inspire me. Grandma Mumaw: Thank you for letting me spend hours sketching fashion designs or dancing to the Tarzan soundtrack. Thank you for teaching me how important dogs are in our lives, letting me pick out desserts from the Schwan’s catalog, and always telling me when my butt looks good in a gown. Thank you for pushing Daniel and I to get things done like replacing our smoke alarms and getting new furniture. Thank you for taking me on trips around the country (and letting me turn on…
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My Happy List
The best way to pick yourself up out of a funky mood or just feel extra motivated? Reflect on the little things in life that make you smile. We could all use a few smiles during this weird time. Here are a few of the things that make me happy. Let my list inspire you to go make your own! 1. Lake’s giggles 2. When my water at a restaurant comes with lemon 3. My husband’s sense of humor 4. Seeing college friends after a long time 5. Weddings 6. When my students get excited about an assignment 7. Days spent snuggling with my puppies 8. Friends reruns 9. A good margarita…
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Lessons From My Dad
I’m honoring my dad, Dan Hossfeld, today by sharing some of his best life lessons: Finish your food or someone else will eat it Ohio State sucks Bald is beautiful Boxes of wine make for a great parallel parking course Don’t let your gas tank get too low in the winter or the gas will freeze Dave Matthews Band does have a few good songs Visors > hats The best way to mow the lawn is shirtless Naps should be 20 minutes long The best dessert is yellow cake with chocolate frosting The best way to read something is out load for all to hear The breakfast of champions is…
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Mom Appreciation Post
Thank you to my mom. She is my supporter, manager, editor, friend, cheerleader, stylist, and photographer. She is the Lorelai to my Rory, minus all the annoying speed-talking. I am thankful for her and I know that I don’t always show it. Often, we take our anger or frustrations out on our moms because we know that even when we are jerks, they still have to love us. And often, we go to our moms for wisdom. We send them texts like, how do I wash this shirt? or do you like these boots? or how do I respond to this email? She always helped me with pageant paperwork and read over…
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Originally written on February 14th, 2017 To me, this day should be about two things: Appreciating your loved ones and eating chocolate covered strawberries. I try to always be appreciative of my forever Valentine, Daniel, so I thought I would share a few stories on this pink and red date that show why I fall more in love with my Mr. every day. I think that any occasion to pause and think about why we love the wonderful people in our lives is a splendid one. Daniel and I don’t ever have too much luck in celebrating V Day- Our first Valentine’s was spent in a plow truck. I spent the wee hours…
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Breaking Wedding Traditions
Tradition. I have always valued and cherished tradition. As a cheerleading coach, a former sorority girl, and a pageant gal, I have belonged to many organizations and teams built on tradition. I have worn old uniforms and taught my athletes old cheers, I have learned the history and rituals of Delta Gamma, I have talked to judges about Miss and Mrs. Indiana winners throughout the years and what their stories teach us. I live for the sisterhoods that I belong to and the rich history behind their values. I love that my family always eats a holiday meal promptly at 1 PM and I woke up with a smile on my face every Saturday morning in…
