I remember a Christmas not so long ago when my husband surprised me with tickets to The Lion King. It was a huge deal — not just because I’d always wanted to experience that show, but because I’d been...
If you know me, you probably know that I am not an introvert. I like big groups of friends. I like having people. I like being able to talk to anyone at anytime. I don't get (too) nervous when...
Lance and I will celebrate 10 years of marriage on July 2. TEN YEARS! It makes me feel really old and really confused all at once. How on earth has it been 10 years since we said “I do”?
We were young pups,...
SURPRISE!
My now husband and I had been together almost four years and knew we wanted to tie the knot—just without all the pomp and circumstance that usually comes with a traditional wedding. I had been diligently planning our imaginary wedding...
Before I became a parent I didn’t consider dinner out with my husband a big deal. We went all the time. We would leisurely look at the menu, take our time with appetizers and dessert, and maybe even rent...
This post is part 5 of 5 in the series How I Met Your Father.
When I started chiropractic school, one of the many pieces of advice your grandparents gave me was to wait until I was done with school to...
This post is part 4 of 5 in the series How I Met Your Father.
Dear Baby Girl,
I never would have met your father if he hadn't made one decision that altered his future.
After studying for two years at his local community college,...
This post is part 3 of 5 in the series How I Met Your Father.
Flashback 1987
I first met the man who would become my husband when we were in high school. It was during a Speech competition. My high school...
This post is part 2 of 5 in the series How I Met Your Father.
I met him when I was least looking to “meet” a guy. And he didn’t come in the package I expected—whatever that was.
It was just...
This post is part 1 of 5 in the series How I Met Your Father.
24. 7.
I met your father because of those two numbers.
It was 2001, in Quincy, Illinois. Your father was a very talented athlete. He could jump high...
In + Around Des Moines
Where to See Farm Animals around Des Moines
Do your kids love farm animals? A day spent watching (or cuddling) farm animals is fun for the whole family. Make a quick stop...
