A couple months ago, the hubs and I were privileged enough to enjoy an adult-only weekend getaway to Honky Tonk City, a former residence of ours. While it proved difficult (we always forget this part) to leave behind the kiddos, it allowed for some much needed couple-bonding time and relaxation without the worry and stress of […]
Floating the Meramec River
After much anticipation, we finally dusted off our old kayaks and broke in the new ones this past weekend. On Saturday morning, we made the hour and a half drive down to Sullivan[ish], MO to take our virgin Meramec River float. Robby and I have had kayaks for years. They mostly just take up space […]
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The Hartsburg Grand: Quite possibly, my new fav eatery.
The older I have become, the more picky I have gotten about where I go to eat out. Chain restaurants like Chili’s and Applebee’s were the usual picks when I was a young, unknowing lass in my 20’s. I now crave dinner out at a place that has character and appeal. And boy oh boy did […]
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Pics from JC KidsFest
This year was our first to attend the JC Kidsfest downtown. It was a beautiful day and I’m always desperate to find something fun for my toddler to do (especially if it’s something outside). There were apparently a lot of parents thinking the same thing. Several blocks of High Street were crowded with folks and […]
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A Random Hermann Outing
If you live in Missouri and have never been to Hermann, well, shame on you. This fantastic small town plays host to eleven different wineries. Nestled on the banks of the mighty Missouri River and tucked into miles of rolling hills, the views, the beauty, and the quaintness of it all make Hermann one of […]
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Lincoln University Farmer’s Market; Downtown Jefferson City, MO
Years ago, before we were involved in this whole parenthood thing, Robby and I lived in Nashville for a short time. Longing for our family and friends brought us back to Central Missouri but we sure did enjoy a lot that the Country Music City had to offer. With my wacky nurse schedule, I often […]
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Cooper’s Landing; Columbia, MO
1) Having anymore than a couple minutes through the day to be able to think quietly. 2) Being able to turn up the music and let the windows down while driving in the car. 3) Getting to use the bathroom without someone barging in. 4) Having a chance to go out with friends and do […]
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Graham Cave State Park
Several weeks ago, I jokingly referred to Sundays as “State Park Sundays” after the hubs and I had spent the past few exploring two of Missouri’s finest. Since then, it’s actually become somewhat of a household (well, our household anyway) term and something that we’ve come to look forward to. With almost an entire month of […]
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Rock Bridge State Park; Columbia, MO
After visiting Ha Ha Tonka State Park last Sunday and then exploring Rock Bridge State Park this Sunday, I just may have to dub Sunday’s to be “State Park Sunday”. Thankfully, it was another semi-gorgeous weekend. I could have tolerated a little bit warmer temps but after the 18-year-long winter we just had (no, I’m […]
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Ha Ha Tonka State Park; Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Oh gorgeous day! Yesterday, of course, not today. No, today is a bleak and dreary (yet warmer than it has been) Missouri day. Yesterday. Now, yesterday is where it’s at. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping (Literally. Olivia pointed it out to me first thing in the morning). It was the kind […]
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Runge Nature Center; Jefferson City, MO
I’m going to start off by saying that this post writing is likely to be a bit rusty. You see, I just had a baby. Which means that the 9 months prior to that, I was pregnant. And for those of you that know me well, know how much I loathe pregnancy. My achievements during […]
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Family-friendly things to do in Nashville
Several weeks ago, I had an old friend ask me for some travel advice. Him and his fam were driving to Florida but planned on stopping in the country music capital, Nashville, for a night. He wanted to know some good things to do for a family-friendly, Nashville vacay. When Robby and I lived there, […]
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Wenwood Farm Winery in Bland, MO; An unexpected Mommy/Daddy date
At our first doctor’s appointment when Olivia was born, the pediatrician told us that once a month we needed to set time aside, employ a grandparent, and have a date so that we could spend some time together, just the two of us. He stressed the importance of having that (even if just once a […]
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Joys of the Creek Bed
Some days I get to thinking. Nostalgia comes into the forefront of my mind and I’m whisked away to a different time. I grew up off a gravel road out in the country on a small horse farm. During the summers, I remember waking up and heading outside first thing, eager to get the day […]
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Ecco Lounge: Jefferson City, MO
Several weeks ago, Robby and I were going through our weekend ritual of choosing a restaurant for our weekend family date. I greatly dislike chain restaurants, and with their being so many in Jefferson City, it seems we always have trouble deciding where to go. This particular night, we decided to hit up Ecco Lounge […]
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I had the best weekend
It’s not too often that a weekend comes where I have no obligations to anyone but myself, the hubbs, and Sweet Baby O. This weekend just so happened to be one of them. I had the best time. Friday, I took O to the Zoo for the very first time! We took the boat […]
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Just a touch of Key West
I have had Key West on my mind lately. With all the horrible weather Missouri keeps throwing at us, I find myself daydreaming about one of my favorite spots in America. I get moody when the weather is cold and dreary. Just like it’s been most of this year. We continue to get little teasers […]
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Dillard’s Mill and Upcoming Dillard Days
I have now been blogging about [mostly] Missouri travel for over one year. When I came up with the idea for this blog, I had one story in particular that rang through the forefront of my mind. Now here we are, an entire year later, and I’ve still not told the story about Dillard […]
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Opryland Hotel: Things That Totally Perturbed Me About Our Stay
Okay. I’ve told you about the majesty of the Opryland Hotel. I’ve detailed the beautiful atriums, the entertaining water shows, the comfy bed, the fancy room….. I just don’t think I’d be doing justice to the purpose of my blog if I didn’t tell you about all the times I wanted to yell at the […]
