Well friends, it finally happened. For the first time in the seven years we’ve lived in North Carolina, it snowed! Not rain, not sleet, but actual accumulating SNOW!
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I know it’s been quiet around here lately, but hey! How the heck are you?
Because I’ve been away from the blog for awhile, I wanted to dedicate today’s post to a “catch up” of sorts. I’ve always loved reading about/seeing how other people spend their time, so I thought it’d be fun to share my own version of “life lately” to recap what I’ve been up to the past few months. From live music concerts to pumpkin patch adventures to a Nashville, TN vacation, September, October, and November were packed with lots of fun for me. I always try to make the most of the fall season and this year was no exception.
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If you’re looking for book recommendations to boost your holiday spirits, you’ve come to the right place. With Christmas just a few short weeks away, holiday reading mode has officially begun for me. As such, I wanted to share my holiday reading list with you; ‘tis the season to be festive and spread joy after all. So grab a cozy blanket, a cup of hot cocoa, and one or more of these holiday romances and let yourself get lost in the fictional world of books. Be sure to let me know your thoughts if you decide to read along. Happy holiday reading!
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A couple weekends ago, I stood beside my middle sister, Melanie, as she married her longtime boyfriend and now husband, Ben. Being the first of three daughters to get married, my sister’s wedding was a huge milestone for our family. Lots of planning went in to making it the most special day. For two years, my sister called me (nearly) every day to discuss one wedding detail or another; with every FaceTime call, I quickly learned that wedding planning is not an easy feat. In the end though, the whole thing went off without a hitch — perfectly emotional, celebratory, and a whole lot of fun. The morning after, our voices were strained from singing, our faces hurt from so many smiles, and our feet were sore from dancing the night away. What more could you ask for?
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