Month: September 2025

  • Celebrating Our Wedding Shower with Family and Friends

    Celebrating Our Wedding Shower with Family and Friends

    We did things our own way (on brand) and opted to celebrate our wedding shower after the ceremony. With out-of-town guests in town and our favorite people all together, it felt like the perfect excuse to keep the celebration going. Hosted by my mom, sister, aunt, cousin, and besties, it was absolutely perfect — and

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  • Weekend Adventure to Cat Island: Hiking and Cypress Trees

    Weekend Adventure to Cat Island: Hiking and Cypress Trees

    A quick trip to Cat Island, Louisiana reminded us that sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones. Towering cypress trees and quiet trails make you feel like you escaped without actually going far. A much-needed hike complete with fresh air, muddy shoes, and a solid reminder of how lucky we are to have spots

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  • California & Louisiana August Highlights: Road Trips, Red Dress Run & Bachelorette Fun

    California & Louisiana August Highlights: Road Trips, Red Dress Run & Bachelorette Fun

    Weekend Kickoff: California We started August with a quick trip out to California to celebrate Marc’s grandparents’ anniversary. While there, Marc made sure Caitlin tried the famous special at Joe Jost’s. The next morning, we took an early morning detour to dip our toes in the Pacific Ocean at Newport Beach (a first for Caitlin),

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  • RAGBRAI 2025: Cycling Across Iowa on a Multi-Day Adventure

    RAGBRAI 2025: Cycling Across Iowa on a Multi-Day Adventure

    What is RAGBRAI?  RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) is the world’s largest multi-day recreational bike ride, attracting thousands of cyclists each summer. Over seven days, riders travel anywhere 400–500 miles from the Missouri River to the Mississippi, crossing Iowa, enjoying local food, live music, and the fellowship with fellow cyclists. It’s a

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