It's 2018! I began the year in another continent (literally), and ended the year on another planet (figuratively). I don't have the words to describe the range of events that took place in 2017. On a more philosophical side of things, I've been listening to a podcast called Emergence: A Revolutionary Path for Radical Life Change. One of the most recent episodes…

Last weekend my dance troupe performed at Union Station. I think Union Station might be one of the most festive places in Kansas City at Christmas time. All of the sparkly decorations, the gigantic Christmas tree, and all of the kids waiting to see Santa make it one of my favorite places to go to this time of year. When I was little, I would wake everyone else up at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning…

As girls from the Sunflower State, taking pictures in a sunflower field while wearing sundresses and sun hats seems like a good way to spend Labor Day weekend. Evan and I trekked out to Grinter Farms after a weekend spent watching the KU football home opener, and hanging out at the lake house…

A lot of things go on behind the scenes when people are in the privacy of their own homes. As for me, I usually end up dancing and singing along to random songs as loud as possible until someone makes me stop. (cough* cough* Sophie cough*) Sometimes humming is not tolerated by certain sisters either…

When Allie walked into our lake house with a box of art supplies, I knew right then that something amazing was in store! Allie, my sister, is a talented designer who works at Hallmark. She had two crafts prepared for us, paper flowers and pressed flowers. Allie ordered crepe paper…

Keeping a diary is something I have done on and off throughout my life. I received my first diary on my 7th birthday and always kept the keys hidden. When I look through old photos it brings back so many memories. I think the same thing is true for diaries or journals…

For my family traditions are a big part of any holiday, including the Fourth of July. We spend the weekend closest to the Fourth of July at our second home by Lake Perry, called Turkey Hill. Family, boyfriends, and friends of family all come together to celebrate…

Change brings many phases in people's lives. There are periods of time where change happens fast or slow. Turning 13 makes me realize a lot of things. It makes me think about who I want to be as a teenager. Time is a funny thing, and can seem to move at different paces…