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Sleepless nights. A surge in Clorox wipe usage. Endless paper towels. Razor-sharp teeth. Puppy kisses that turn into “I’m-actually-biting-your-face-but-I’m-so-cute-I-get-away-with-it.” Nope, it’s not the Dog Mom Olympics; it’s our first fostering adventure! After spending a few years on our bucket list, fostering finally became a reality. In November, we attended foster training at Animal Allies. Then, a few days after […]

It all started at a bar, but it wasn’t your typical meet-cute: She was mixing drinks; he stayed late to chat. When her shift was over, they ventured out for late-night pizza and a stroll on the Lake Walk. The rest, I’ve been told, is history. Kristine is like your bubbly best girlfriend, who loves […]

It all started with a bell. Back in middle school, Megan helped her family pack medical supplies for a new hospital being built in Tanzania. Among the items was a bell, to be put up at the new hospital. Megan got her picture taken with it, and decided she wanted to go where the bell […]

The forecast called for rain all week. Showers threatened on the Sunday morning of Memorial Weekend, but then the skies miraculously cleared for Michelle & Jon’s beach wedding! After seven years together, they celebrated the next adventure on the edge of Lake Superior. These two have done it all: Long distance, crazy travel adventures, moving […]

Think about it, my fellow married love birds: When was your last date night? For us, it’s not about fancy, elaborate date nights; it’s about taking time to be fully present together.  We sample new beers from our fave local breweries, hike somewhere new with the dog, plan fun home renovation projects, or dream up our […]

Miranda & Mark are high school sweethearts, together now for nearly nine years. They fought hard for love while Mark was deployed overseas. During that time, Miranda gave birth to the first of their two children, and I have so much respect for their story and how distance has shaped & strengthened their relationship. Miranda is a crazy-talented […]