Ella is 2!
Our niece Ella turned 2 on Sunday! Gah, if you find a way to slow down time, please let me know. I can’t believe she’s already 2!!!! I’m so glad I could be there for her party. Ella is such a sweet, smart kid. I love watching her grow and learn and...
The rest of Denver
I was in Denver a long time for my marathon! What else did I get up to? First, I should mention the reason I was able to stay for so long is because Val and Steve are wonderful hosts with a beautiful and welcoming home. Thanks for letting me crash for so long!...
2024 Europe Trip: Random Thoughts
I have so many random little things left to share about our trip! I made some categories to try to make sense of them. PACKING Amount of Luggage – we did well with packing – one large checked bag, one carry on, a backpack, and a briefcase. We used nearly...
Random Thoughts Thursday 451
Here’s my mani from last week! I went pink for the marathon on Sunday (my outfit is mostly pink). I arrived in Denver yesterday to acclimate to the elevation as much as possible before the race on Sunday. I took Tylenol and drank a Liquid IV at home and drank...
2024 Europe Trip: Day 9, Brussels, Belgium to Chicago, Illinois, USA
Hmm, I feel like there is a not a lot to recap about the day we flew back to the states, but I say that now, then will probably write a zillion words. Here we go. We flew back on Monday April 22nd. Our flight left Brussels at 10:15 am, so we thankfully didn’t...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and work in an account management role. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂