Travel
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Kentucky Derby 150
It was a gorgeous- albeit a little wet on Friday and a little hot on Saturday- weekend in Louisville. I am thankful for mostly beautiful weather and two great days of racing. This weekend marked a big milestone, as it was the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. The KY Derby has been held on the first Saturday of May very year since its inaugural event in 1875 with the exception of two years: in 1947 it was held in June due to the end of WWII, and in 2020 it was pushed to September due to COVID. There are so many special elements about the derby; I personally love…
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Mitten Memories: Fall Break Dump 2023
We had the best little getaway in Michigan last week. Lake had the honor of being the ring bearer in Keegan and Sabrina’s wedding. He did SUCH a good job and was sooooooo excited to wear his tux. Roan and Lake both danced the night away at the reception! We got to Petoskey a little early, so we ventured out to a light house and Lake was very interested in learning about buoys. We spent one night in Mackinaw City and another in Charlevoix, before heading over to Mackinac Island for a quick visit on our last day. Roan was obsessed with the “Neigh Neighs” on the island and both…
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Kentucky Derby Weekend 2023
Oaks Day: Think Pink Dress: Shop Here; Daniel’s jacket: Nautica; Daniel’s pants and bowtie: Vineyard Vines Derby Day: An aMAGEing race Shoes: Shop Here; Fascinator: The Hat Doctor; Daniel’s jacket, shirt, and bowtie: Vineyard Vines
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Disney 2023
Reliving our Spring Break trip to Disney World through pictures this week as I cry at work. Kidding. Kind of. We had so much fun with Lake and Roan, along with my grandparents and parents, a few weeks ago at Disney. Here are day-by-day photos, plus links to most outfits. Magic Kingdom {day 1} Roan’s ruffle bubble is inspired by the famous ride, It’s a Small World, which she loved riding. Lake’s shirt features the monorail, which he loved riding. EPCOT Lake and Roan’s matching outfits are from Stitchy Fish. Hollywood Studios The entire family sported “Cars” themed shirts, each one of us wearing a different character. Lake got to…
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Kentucky Oaks and Derby 2022
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Disney 2022
Lake’s second trip to Disney (at 2.5 years) and Roan’s first trip to Disney (at 7 months) was one to remember. Lake is very in to Toy Story so the Buzz Lightyear ride in Magic Kingdom and Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios were his favorites, along with the Star Wars area at Hollywood Studios and all the “Sausage sandwishes” AKA cheeseburgers. Roan was such a little trooper and was the happiest girl all week. We all loved wathcing them both have fun. I am so thankful for these memories made with our kids, my parents, and my grandparents.
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Lake Does Churchill Downs
I have been envisioning Lake’s first trip to Churchill Downs since before he was born. I ordered this tiny and perfect pink seersucker suit for him when I was pregnant, picturing him at his first Kentucky Derby. What I didn’t envision of course was a pandemic- The derby ran without spectators last year and this year, there were too many unknowns to anticipate if going would be a smart idea for us, especially with a toddler. We decided instead to once again attend Churchill Downs’ lovely Mothers Day brunch a week after the derby. We have been before, and done the Father’s Day edition too, but certainly never had as…
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NAM Nationals Fashion Round-Up
I am still feeling incredibly thankful for the opportunity to sit on the judges panel at National American Miss nationals last week. My mom and I both spent Thursday-Sunday meeting remarkable young women from across the country. Ages 4-24, these competitors showcased talent, modeling, public speaking, and onstage presentation skills. Over 600 girls made their way to Orlando, Florida to compete for the national titles in the NAM and All-American divisions. I learned so much about the NAM experience and what it means to be a part of the “NAMily”. Pageantry continues to give back to me with experiences like this and I am so grateful. It is something my…
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The Happiest Place on Earth {October 2020}
Disney never felt so good: After two COVID delays, our should-have-been March, turned should-have-been May trip FINALLY arrived and in October, we were able to make the trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This was a special trip, as it was Lake’s first. We joined my grandparents and parents, we stayed in Kidani in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and we spent one day at each park. Day 1: Magic Kingdom Day 2: Hollywood Studios Day 3: EPCOT Day 4: Animal Kingdom Travel: Drinks: Shop Lake’s outfits:
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Maternity Travel Tips: The Secrets to Traveling During Pregnancy
I had a handful of travel plans already in place before I got pregnant, and the closer I got to those trips, the more nervous I got about the whole thing- How would my body react? Would I be so exhausted from the flights that I couldn’t recover once I got to my destination? Was it safe? How could I make it easier and less stressful? I started searching for advice online and I was frustrated to find that most articles simply suggested traveling during your second trimester. Ummm, not helpful. When your best friend is getting married and you are the Matron of Honor and your husband is the…
