Perfect Labor Day Weekend

The long holiday weekend was just what I needed: the perfect mix of activity and relaxation. I kicked things off by heading down to Atlanta Friday for my dad’s 75th birthday celebration. He never wants to be the center of attention or have a big fuss made over his birthday, so he asked for a […]

Girls Getaway to Kiawah

Last weekend I snuck away to Kiawah Island for a little R & R with my college roommates. Sadly, one of our squad members wasn’t able to join us due to illness (this season has been brutal!), but we made the most of it and had a few drinks in her honor, including Liz’s famous […]

Travel Tuesday: El Paso and The Sun Bowl

Happy first Tuesday of 2024! We left two days after Christmas for the sunshine of El Paso, TX. Ben’s older brother and family live there and it’s a great place to visit. Plus, we love spending time with them. Funny enough, we had already planned this trip when The Sun Bowl announced that Notre Dame […]

Travel Tuesday: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State

My family (parents, sister, niece, nephew, Emery, Bodie) and I made our annual trek to South Bend last weekend to watch our beloved Irish. The only game that we could all make work with our schedules happened to be the Ohio State game. We knew the atmosphere would be electric, but we also knew we […]

College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta

Last weekend my kids and I went to spend the night with my sister just to catch up and spend some time together before the full blown sports schedules kick in. Bodie loves the College Football Hall of Fame and we hadn’t been in several years, so that was the catalyst for the quick visit. […]

Travel Tuesday: Notre Dame During a Winter Storm

Last weekend was truly magical. Despite attending probably fifty games at Notre Dame Stadium during my lifetime, I’ve never experienced a snowy football game. Sure, there’s been the occasional flurry during late November games, but never anything of any significance. I guess if you spend enough time in South Bend, IN, you’re eventually going to […]