Susan + Bailey's Wedding

Who loves weddings?! These kids right here! They had the absolute best time this past summer during our neighbors wedding. Mr. Scott and Mrs. Shelly were so sweet to include us in their daughter Susan's wedding. The girls danced so much and kept the little photo booth in service! We have so many fun print-out memories from this party!

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Trip to Nashville + the Opry!

Last June I had to go to Nashville for work and Brian tagged along to do some things on his own. He wanted to try some good food and check out some bookstores. He was also able to join me for a few work things. See above-- the Opry! I don't know if he was looking forward to it or not but I think he actually ended up enjoying it!

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Skin Cancer, Round 2

Know what sucks? Skin cancer. What sucks even worse? When it's on a spot as visible as your nose and you have to have it cut open not one... but twice!! And this is coming from someone who (I thought) has been pretty sun safe. And this is my second time. Lessons learned? Skin cancer spots don't always look like what they tell you they look like! 

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Last Day in Our Favorite City! NYC Day Five.

Welcome to the last day in the city we love so much! We started today much like yesterday, we hit Central Park first thing! Trying to make the most of the last day we have here! 

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AG Dolls are Lyfe. NYC Day Four!

Welcome to the day that Emmy has been waiting on for like ever... the day we finally went to the American Girl store. And I can't believe how massive and insane it really was. I didn't think we were going to make it out of there. And that Emily would ever even decide on what to get. It was fun and stressful at the same time! Core memory!!

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Lady Liberty. NYC Day Three.

Up early again! This family doesn't sleep in. Not even on vacation guys. Up early, in bed early is how we roll. But this morning we were up for a really good reason. Breakfast at one of Brian and my favorite spots. A new staple we have to hit every single time. So trip number three to Balthazar. 

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No One Mourns the Wicked! NYC Day Two.

We were up early on day two and ready to explore! I actually have a video on Emmy jumping on me in bed talking about going to Central Park. Brian actually ventured out early to grab us coffee and breakfast in bed. This is one of my fav things he does when we travel. He brings me lattes and breakfast while I sleep in. Not as easy with kiddos but I can still lay in bed. Ahhh :) 

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Johnston Girls Take New York! Day One.

I can't believe I haven't written this post yet. Brian keeps telling me I have to prioritize it before I forget everything but I don't know that I could ever forget this lovely little trip! We were actually kind of terrified to take with the kids. I figured it would either be the best trip ever or the very worst. And it was quite honestly, so much fun and I can't wait for the next one. These girls had a blast and Brian and I got to hit everything we wanted to do as well. 

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Fried artichokes

This family LOVES fried artichokes. The Faded Rose has the best ones in town and that dip.. delish! When we made this CHICKEN FRANCESE, we drooled over the artichokes. SO now we just make the fried artichokes part and they are really, really wonderful. Need to figure out my own dippy now! 

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My Craft Room

Want to know what song plays in my head when I see this room OR pictures of this room? Isn't she looovely! Isn't she wonderful? She is. She is all things happiness and I love spending time in this fun room. I HAVE to go back to the very beginning on this one too. Cause it's really gotten very beautiful over the years. And I think taking the time to make it happier really makes me want to spend more time being creative in here. 

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