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November 28, 2020
How I told my twin sister I’m pregnant!

How I told my twin sister I’m pregnant!

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I was super excited to tell my twin sister Jenna that I was pregnant with my first baby. In fact, it’s the first baby in our immediate family. Neither my brother nor sister have kids, so I’m the first one. … Read more

November 18, 2020
How we told my parents we’re pregnant!

How we told my parents we’re pregnant!

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Telling your parents you are pregnant is surely one of the greatest moments this life can offer! I was so excited to tell my Mom and Dad that Lockie and I were expecting our first baby. This is the … Read more

November 15, 2020
Our Aussie Nursery Reveal Photos Are Here

Our Aussie Nursery Reveal Photos Are Here

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The nursery is FINALLY done! This has been a massive labor of love for both Lockie and I. We’ve been working on our baby boy’s room for many months now and I’m happy to report it is finally finished.

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The … Read more

October 17, 2020
Our Denver Maternity Photoshoot with Sunshine Lady Photography

Our Denver Maternity Photoshoot with Sunshine Lady Photography

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My maternity photo shoot pics are here! When I got pregnant I knew I wanted to do a nature-y mountain maternity photoshoot to capture my first pregnancy. It felt like the perfect reflection of our current Colorado life living in … Read more

October 10, 2020
We Painted a Nursery Mountain Wall Mural

We Painted a Nursery Mountain Wall Mural

We did it. We painted a mountain wall mural in our Aussie-Colorado themed nurser and I’ll tell you how we did it.

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As soon as I started researching baby boy nursery themes I fell in love with painted mountain walls. … Read more

September 26, 2020
A Covid Approved Gender Reveal

A Covid Approved Gender Reveal

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It’s our first. So of course Lockie and I wanted to do a fun baby gender reveal! We are Millennials, after all, and we can’t miss out on this. I’ll admit, I researched gender reveal ideas for hours. I stressed. … Read more

September 19, 2020
A Long Weekend in Telluride, Colorado

A Long Weekend in Telluride, Colorado

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It’s still a covid world. So this Fall is all about exploring our surroundings. I feel grateful that Colorado has a ton of awesome road trip adventures just a car ride away from Denver. We got together with two other … Read more

August 27, 2020
How I told my partner we’re pregnant

How I told my partner we’re pregnant

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And he had the BEST reaction! Lockie and I have been trying to get pregnant since late Summer 2019. For those who have ever tried to get pregnant, you know all too well the excitement and disappointment that comes with … Read more

August 22, 2020
We’re Pregnant! Our Fertility Secret That Worked

We’re Pregnant! Our Fertility Secret That Worked

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Okay, my fertility trick not quite a secret. But rather a tip that worked for us! Yes, I am thrilled to say that we’re pregnant and expecting our first child. Lockie and I couldn’t be happier.

We decided in … Read more

August 9, 2020
6 Things To Do in Grand Lake, Colorado

6 Things To Do in Grand Lake, Colorado

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Yee-haw! The town of Grand Lake, Colorado is surely one of the cutest cowboy towns in the Rockies. Here’s 6 things to do in Grand Lake, Colorado! My fiance and I recently spent a nature-filled weekend in Grand Lake. Oh … Read more

July 30, 2020
Our Unique Pregnancy Announcement

Our Unique Pregnancy Announcement

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We had to! It wouldn’t be us if Lockie and I posted a run-of-the-mill pregnancy announcement on social media. We HAD to add some unique flair of our own when announcing such exciting news as this! Luckily, Lockie was just … Read more

June 14, 2020
Tips For Buying Furniture Online

Tips For Buying Furniture Online

Tips for buying furniture online to get the best deal

Personally, I believe that buying furniture online is unavoidable. First of all, you have direct-to-consumer brands that have popped up online and don’t offer physical retail stores. In addition, online shopping allows you to shop around for competitive pricing. Not … Read more

April 14, 2020
White Brick Fireplace Makeover: BEFORE & AFTER

White Brick Fireplace Makeover: BEFORE & AFTER

White Brick Fireplace Makeover

It is a monumentus day…because we finally finished our fireplace! The second coat of caulking is literally drying as I type this. Renovating our living room fireplace has been a labor of love for 3 months now. We ended up … Read more

April 11, 2020
Our Engagement Photos: The Bloopers

Our Engagement Photos: The Bloopers

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Bloopers are the best

Bloopers are my favorite. Any kind. I love bloopers and I always have. They give you a glimpse of someone’s true personality…a quick relief from manufactured moments! That’s why the quirky blooper photos captured at our … Read more

March 22, 2020
5 Unusual Things I’m Doing While in Self Quarantine

5 Unusual Things I’m Doing While in Self Quarantine

What I'm Doing while Self Quarantined

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I’m a homebody. I’ve been training for this self-quarantine life for a few years now. When I made the decision to move from Los Angeles to Denver in 2016 I was looking to “settle down” and … Read more

March 15, 2020
Our (Impromptu) Engagement Photos are Here

Our (Impromptu) Engagement Photos are Here

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Our last minute engagement photo shoot

Behold: a lesson in last-minute engagement photos! Lockie and I are not a traditionally minded couple. We do not feel the need to do things because society says so. Initially, I didn’t think I … Read more

March 14, 2020
Why We Canceled Our Planned Vacation During Early Coronavirus Outbreak

Why We Canceled Our Planned Vacation During Early Coronavirus Outbreak

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Yeah, this sucks.

We made the tough decision to cancel

Yeah, this sucks. We canceled our planned trip to Adelaide, Australia to visit Lockie’s family. This trip has been planned for MONTHS and due to the current Coronavirus pandemic we … Read more

February 1, 2020
Why We Picked Delta’s Trinsic Touch20 Kitchen Faucet & (Unmatching) Delta Bar Faucet- REVIEW

Why We Picked Delta’s Trinsic Touch20 Kitchen Faucet & (Unmatching) Delta Bar Faucet- REVIEW

Delta Trinsic Single Handle Kitchen Faucet in Champagne Bronze product reviewWho knew that kitchen faucets could be so controversial? And so incredibly tough to pick out? Spoiler: the faucet industry is a mess. (I’ll get to that later!) First, let’s talk about why I picked Delta’s Trinsic Single Handle Pull-Down … Read more

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