A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of bringing my little sister back to Michigan with me for a few days, marking the first…
Michigan
25 May 2012
A Traverse City Celebration: Part Two (The Village at Grand Traverse Commons + Sleeping Bear Dunes)
We got bugs on the windshield and our sunglasses on. So, if you missed part one of last weekend’s Traverse City adventures, stop right here.…
I knew Brad was cooking something up for our first wedding anniversary. What tipped me off? His random, “you don’t know what I’m planning,” or…
30 Apr 2012
Ducks and Fritos
There are a lot of birds up here. I mean, a lot-a lot. It’s not like I’ve never seen ducks or geese before, but I’m…
Last night, during my weekly trivia night outing (yes, I have weekly trivia night outings!), the subject came up of how Michigan and Virginia residents…
13 Apr 2012
Tim Allen is EVERYWHERE.
He lent his voice to the epic Toy Story franchise, and when he seemingly disappeared into oblivion after Home Improvement, Tim Allen became somewhat of…
27 Mar 2012
Stranger Things
“It’s the stories we’re after. We love the stories and the artifacts can tell the stories.” – Dan Elliott Estate sales are rooted in kind…
22 Mar 2012
Bay City, Bay-bay
That way. Go that way. Last weekend, Brad’s younger sister, Jessi, and her husband, Jared, drove up from Virginia for their first visit since we…
16 Mar 2012
M.I.A.: Lady of the House Edition
This week, Brad went driving all over creation for a work trip, so I got to try my hand at holding down the fort…
8 Mar 2012
Cheapskate
Whenever we go out with friends, Brad usually ends up being teased by a few people for his money-saving tendencies. You know–ordering water when he…