We prayed for 1,564 days. He answered. We prayed. We prayed with tears and broken hearts, in anguish and confusion, with courage, hope, and faith. And so did many of you. You prayed, supported us, and hoped for us even when we could not. Over four years of infertility and gut-wrenching disappointment. Over four years of negatives, multiple specialists, ultrasounds, countless medication, injections, invasive tests, procedures, failed treatment cycles, surgery, a miscarriage, and waiting, ... continue reading...
Wine Tasting at Vina Povh
There's wine tasting. And then there's wine tasting. This is less about an actual wine review and will focus more on the fantastic experience that is the privilege of tasting at Vina Povh. On our way from Croatia to Italy, we decided to stop for an encore in Slovenia. We had already been in Slovenia for the beginning portion of our trip and we weren't ready to say goodbye yet. Slovenia is a small country and it is so easy to get from one neighboring country to another. Speaking of ... continue reading...
Dark Chocolate ‘n Nut Butter Avocado Smoothie
Look, I am not one of those crazy avocado people. I don't try to sneak avocados into pancakes, pudding, and cake. I somehow doubt that you will ever catch me making Chocolate Beet Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting. I won't try to convince you that avocado brownies are somehow better than regular brownies. However, that doesn't change the fact that avocado and chocolate, when done well, are a really good combination. Add in some nut butter and a few other tasty items and you won't feel ... continue reading...
The Time That is Given to You
When you are in a season of infertility, you spend a lot of time thinking about time. How long you have been waiting. How long you have been waiting in relation to other people. How much longer you will have to wait. How fast the time has gone, how slow the time has gone. The time in between treatment cycles. How long a month can seem, how long one day can seem. Waiting for results. Waiting for appointments. Waiting for something to happen. Time. The inside of the bell tower on ... continue reading...
Next Trip Reveal
"Where are you off to next?" is a common question we get asked, so in preparation for our big trip of 2017, I wanted to give you a small taste of where we will going and what we will be doing! We love to go to new places! If you haven't read about all the places we have gone together as a couple, you can check it out in my About section. My husband is always (literally, always) looking for good flight deals, so when he told me the flight price he found for getting us somewhere I have wanted ... continue reading...
Blueberry Peach Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl
I have a smoothie bowl obsession. It's a problem. Ever since my food sensitivity test revealed that my diet would need to change to gluten free, dairy free, and egg free, my breakfasts have become more complicated. Well, not necessarily more complicated, but needed to become more creative. Far from being deprived, breakfasts have become more filling and delicious than they used to be, even without bread, cereal, and eggs. In between the smoothies I make skillets, overnight oats, ... continue reading...
