We're halfway through October and fall is officially here! Last Thursday was one of those glorious fall days that we Midwesterners live for! The leaves all looked like they had been dipped in bright paint, the breeze was cool and crisp, and the trees rustled in that fluid almost-underwater way. Needless to say, it was a day we would've regretted not going outside. As you may know, I've been taking horseback riding lessons for several months. Last week, since I was concluding the final set of … [Read more...]
My “Aha” Moment About Horseback Riding
Today's prompt for the Blog-tember Challenge at Brave Love Blog is: Just for fun, share your latest obsession. What can you not get enough of these days? I think this one is a little obvious. :) I began taking private horseback riding lessons back in August and I find myself thinking about horses so frequently now! I shared about my riding lessons in my recent "Currently" post and I've put a few horse-related pics up on Instagram as well. So why the obsession? What makes riding lessons my new … [Read more...]
Belle Meade Plantation in Tennessee
One of my very favorite things about this season of life we're in is the freedom Bjorn and I have to adventure together! Bjorn and I had a blast road tripping through the south back in July! Even though I did write a post on Andrew Jackson's home, we visited a lot more than that! Today I'm sharing about our tour of Belle Meade Plantation in Tennessee. This place was definitely a favorite for us! We are fascinated with architecture and history, so touring a huge historical home is always … [Read more...]
Currently
It's been a while since I've done a post like this… So here's an update of what I'm currently: Reading - the book "Feminine Appeal: 7 Virtues of a Godly Wife & Mother" by Carolyn Mahaney. A dear friend recommended it and loaned it to me…and I was instantly drawn to the author's wisdom, practicality, and touching stories! I found myself wishing I had this book myself so I could underline like crazy all of the quotes that were standing out to me. So I ordered my own copy! I'm excited to … [Read more...]