July 2025 in Iowa & Illinois It had been good for us to grieve alone together in the Black Hills for the first two weeks after Charlotte’s passing, but we knew we’d eventually have to return to Iowa and continue on with Curtis’ work schedule. Returning ‘home’ to the place where we (unknowingly) spent her…
This is the post that I’ve most dreaded having to write. But when you bring a dog into your life, you know in the back of your mind how the story will likely end up. No amount of love, money, prayers, or treats can change the unavoidable, unfair part of life where your soul dog,…
Our Eras Tour Experience | Indianapolis Night 1 | November 2024 (This post is going to be all about our concert experience and me sharing about how much Taylor’s music has meant to me over the years, so if that doesn’t interest you, feel free to skip. Regular adventure/life posts will resume shortly.) Despite being…
Happy New Year to all our family and friends! We hope this post finds you happy & healthy. We are very thankful for another wonderful year spent together, filled with a healthy balance of working, traveling, and time with family. I’m tempted to say this year felt a little uneventful for us personally, but I…
As is tradition for this time of year, I’ve been reflecting lately on 2023, and how certain events of years past have led up to who we are now. Recently I recalled how in high school (and probably college), Curtis used to wear a shirt that read, “Why be normal?” It was kind of a…