I Belong Here

We’re in Wilmington, NC, and I feel like I’m home! I enjoyed four of the best years of my life here when I was a psychology student at UNC Wilmington from 2000 through 2004. In this slow-paced beach town, where locals frequent restaurants in bathing suits and bare feet (gross and endearing at the same [...]

Melting Away

I’m holding this stack of ice cream cups like it’s my medal of honor: I have kicked my eating disorder’s butt! On Monday, July 5, Carter and I licked our way through the 12th Annual All-You-Can Eat Ice Cream Festival at Penn’s Landing. I never could have done this in a sane state in the [...]

Birthday Dreamer

Whatever I was wishing for on my 7th birthday, I must have been pretty determined to have that wish come true. I was most likely wishing for a boyfriend. I was always dreaming about what it would be like to fall in love. Though I am turning 28 today, I will still blow out my [...]

Berry Sweet Things

I’m still all smiles thinking about Friday’s blogger meet-up. Woke up all happy and smiley, and then became even happier and smilier after making this breakfast (Though it looks a little overdone in the photo, I promise it was absolute perfection): Caramelized Challah French Toast with Peanut Butter & Bananas (serves 2): 1. Heat skillet [...]

Peaceful Within

I like myself. Yes, I said that. I like that, for the summer, I am a stay-at-home wife. I like that I have time to spend hours weeding and mulching our garden. I like having the time to take Kai for long walks and to snuggle with Roxy. I like to sop up books like [...]

Happy Birthday, Blog!

My blog is 1 year old today! Thank you for following along, for leaving great comments, and for contacting me with your heartfelt messages. I’ve been having an absolute blast writing about all the topics that make life such a rich and beautiful experience. A few of my favorite highlights from this past year include: [...]

Two-Year Anniversary

Carter and I had a lot to celebrate this weekend. We spent Saturday walking hand-in-hand through the Philadelphia Zoo. And last night, we had a perfectly prepared, perfectly candlelit dinner at Roy’s in Philadelphia. What were we celebrating? As if everyday isn’t reason enough to celebrate with Carter, today is our two-year wedding anniversary. It’s [...]

Babies, Weddings . . . and Cookies

I’m beside myself with excitement over here! Why? My brother’s fiance is being induced tomorrow morning, and before the weekend’s out, I’ll be cuddling my new nephew! While all that excitement is happening, Carter and I will be at his cousin’s wedding in New York. After a night of romance and dancing tomorrow evening, we’re [...]

Rolling Into New Territory

It’s only been a few days since I’ve posted about breaking free from my labels of “eating disorder,” “in recovery,” “health nut” and “career woman,” and the freedom is already palpable. I can be anything I want to be. I can pursue anything I want to pursue. And best of all, I can have fun [...]

All About Family

I’ve been busy in the most wonderful ways over the past week-and-a-half, but I sure have missed blogging! I visited my family (on Carter’s side) in Rochester, NY for Easter, and I met my niece, Emily, for the first time! I took A LOT of photos. As part of my goal to be more spontaneous, [...]