We had so much fun on Maggie's (and surprise, Kyndall’s) Senior trip and I can’t WAIT to share it all. To kick things off, we spent a whirlwind 24 hours in New Orleans before boarding our cruise ship at the port. Always, always, always do breakfast at Cafe du Monde. The beignets and coffee are ...
3 weeks, 2500 miles, and adidas
We have been on the road ALL SUMMER long. We kicked off our summer road trip with a drive to LaGrange, Georgia, to stay at Great Wolf Lodge for NCA Cheer Camp. It was such a fun trip and one you should definitely make, if given the opportunity. After a few days back at home, Kyndall and I ...
In my “Cheer Coach” Era
I recently accepted a position as Varsity cheer coach at our high school. It's been a while since I cheered (please keep the "old" jokes to yourself!), but it's kind of like riding a bike. It all came back pretty quickly. Before I came on board, we were already scheduled for cheer camp. We ...
5 Practical Ways to Read More Books
I have been an avid reader since I was young. I loved reading, even as a kid. I have a library media degree, for goodness sake :) Even so, there have been cycles through the years of my reading tenacity--sometimes I read a lot, sometimes Netflix or TikTok captures my attention ...
How To Make The Most of Your Trip to Utah (in the Winter!)
For the past few years, my parents have gifted us with a vacation for Christmas instead of actual gifts. Ask any of us--this is the best thing they ever did and I am so thankful for it! We get to make priceless memories together and that is so much better than any gift could be. This year, ...
Hello, 2024: Intentions for the New Year
I love the start of things. Beginnings are always so exciting and fresh. And the beginning of a new year? The MOST exciting and fresh. I have been making New Year's resolutions/ intentions/ goals for as long as I can remember. (See my past years here and here.) 2024 Intentions: Do you ...