Today's Letters

I've been blissfully caught up in fall shenanigans while on vacation with the fam this weekend.
We slept in way too late, didn't wear a drop of make-up, ate pumpkin pancakes (should've worn stretchier pants!), and had the best getaway ever.

Life is good, and I am basking in the glow today, so I figured a few little love notes were in order...

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Dear Hubster //
After a year and a half of marriage, you are always finding new ways to speak my love language. Today that came in the form of helping me get the Royals game to [illegally] stream live on my work lappy. What will you amaze me with next?


Dear Ozarks //
Your version of Fall knocked the wind out of me. Just driving through windy back roads, I loved every last crimson and gold leaf on your ever-so-bushy trees.


Dear Beast //
The way you gallop toward us at top speeds after we haven't seen you all weekend makes me feel like a little kid on Christmas morning.


Dear City of Kansas City //
I love the way we have come alive in the last few weeks. Blue flags hanging from every business. High fiving complete strangers. Lighting up the entire downtown cityscape blue. It's been 29 years since the Royals have made the World Series, and deep down in my bones I think today's the day! #takethecrown


Dear Tennies //
I hope you're ready for a heavy workout, because I am pretty sure I ate a pound of Sara's famous puppy chow this weekend. Today I am worried that my jeans' button might ricochet and take out my old lady co-worker with the vigor of a champagne cork, so it's time...


Dear Adam (who always deserves two letters) //
I am surprised that you are still willing to bless me with goodbye forehead kisses every morning. Despite that I am able to sleep in longer than you, steal the covers by wrapping up like a quilt burrito, and mumble things about a 10 page paper being due (what?), you teach me that love is unconditional and yours is always readily given.

//  Life is all about the little things, my friends. //

What's one thing you're thankful for today?

 

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My Greatest Adventure

Happy Valentine's Day, love bugs!
I hope your day is spent letting your friends and family know just how much you love them, today and everyday.

Well, I have had a fabulous time this week handing out homemade Valentine's to co-workers, family, and friends and spreading some love.

This morning, I have to celebrate my valentine, my greatest adventure.

So, I only thought it would be fitting for some quick little love notes to my favorite redheaded, freckled face, manly, handsome stud muffin.

{I am sure you all are thrilled. But I get a free pass to be mushy today, right?}

Dear Adam Trembley...

1// I love the way the mere mention of obtaining a box of sour patch kids instantly makes your heart sore and mouth water. If you keep eating them by the box full, I am pretty sure this will be you...


2//  I love that you know everything there is to know about craft beer, and you're my favorite sommelier. Next adventure? We should totally create a beer paired dinner. Yup.


3//  I love that you know how to squash a stressful day by simply hugging me. You're magic.


4//  I love that you know my love language and make up for my complete lack in domesticity. Folded fresh laundry absolutely equals love.


5//  I love that my knees buckle at the sound of you chatting with Bella Beast as she sits on your lap, inches from your face. You two are cute, and let's just venture to say I am going to be a completely sappy mess when we have littles a few years from now.


6// I love that when I'm out of town I can guarantee that you haven't turned on a single light in the house, have watched copious amounts of Sportscenter in the dark, and have lived off of whatever you have magically discovered at the bottom of our refrigerator. You're so resourceful and hilarious.

You are far more than I ever dreamed of and you know how to love me so well. You are selfless, caring, a great provider, respected, loved, hilarious, my best friend, and my greatest adventure.

Love you, buddy.

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Wishing you day full of love and joy!

Today's Letters

I've been blissfully caught up in fall shenanigans this weekend.

Life is good, and I am basking in the glow of my blessings, so I have a few love notes to write...

Dear Autumn // 

Why are you so much fun? If only there were 100 hours a day to do all my favorite fall things, like test every pumpkin bread recipe in the world. Good thing I have the world's BEST recipe to share tomorrow.

Dear Beastie Baby //

I love that you are wild and free, and love bows like your mama. I only wish they would stay on past the 21 minutes you've been home after the groomer, you little diva you.

Dear Work //

Thanks for providing me with the world's best co-worker friends. Breast cancer awareness month is always a busy one for us, but I'm so glad we're so much closer to finding cures and saving lives.

Dear Juju (aka: Mom) // 

You are one crazy cotton candy making tornado-of-a-lady, and I love you. Thanks for being so selfless and giving up your Saturday to make cancer patients (and me) smile.

Dear Sibs //

Wouldn't trade you for the world. Our uncanny ability to all show up in plaid unplanned is totally due to our weird sib telepathy. Rock on, you crazy kids.

Dear Grandpa //

You are officially the world's sassiest, most lovable old man. I had a wonderful time celebrating your 88th birthday this weekend and wish I could throw my arms around you every day. Cheers to memories, and wrinkles, and smiles.

Dear Hubster //

You, sir, make life fun. Thanks for spontaneously driving us the long way home from Lawrence just so we could soak in the sunset and the Kansas scenery. I'm glad you love ordering a pizza at 8pm and watching Breaking Bad in our new big kid bed. Love your whiskery face.

Humbly thankful.

Ridiculously blessed.

Linking up with Miss Sami today - thanks girl!




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This Guy.

Meet Adam, my husband. 

Encourager. 

Comedian. 

Lover of life. 

Fancy beer expert. 

Selfless servant.

Adventurer. 

Mini Cooper driver.

Great hug giver. 

Always thoughtful.

Ridiculously good looking.

Sports lover.

Sweeter than sugar.

My life line.

Needless to say... I'm one lucky gal.

I've barely kept my head above water this week as several 13 hour days have seemed a little overwhelming at times. The hubs had offered to give up his entire evening so that we could serve side by side. And even when we arrived home, Adam took care of me any way he could and did it so joyfully. 

The redeeming thing on long weeks  is that I am so thankful that I love my job and these incredible cancer patients and families a ridiculous amount. My work hours are generally pretty structured, but I love this place so much that I found myself rounding up friends and family to serve meals. To share smiles. To offer hope. 

Although the intent is trying to bless these sweet people, they end up blessing me more than anything. They are the ones that make long days worth it. Hearing their laughter during a delicious dinner served by a group of us if music for the soul. 

I'm the one who is blessed. And I am beyond thankful for a husband who encourages and supports me as I do what I love doing. He makes me want to be a better person every single day.

You can imagine how much my heart beamed when I saw an unexpected love note via Twitter yesterday. How fitting too... we met on that day 4 years ago. 

Wow. 

Who knew marriage could be this cool?  

Who knew you could fall deeper in love day after day? 

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This brand new song from Ben Rector's latest album (absolutely incredible, folks!) nails it. 
Love it.

"But when I'm with you

I'm no longer wondering,

And when I'm with you

I swear I can breathe

And when I'm with you

I know who I am and who I want to be

Who I want to be"

- Ben Rector // When I'm With You

Wishing you love and laughter this weekend, loves!