Last night, my father called with horrible news.  My grandfather passed away (6.30pm CST in Oklahoma).  As I’ve spent the last several hours processing the news and its implications for our family (especially my grandmother) I have reflected on how my Grandpa influenced who I am. 
My Grandpa Roan loved beautiful things.  He loved to create [...]

Boston is an amazing city with amazing sites. I have visited the freedom epicenter several times never realizing donuts are taking over.  Dunkin’ Donuts, to be specific.  I’m not quite sure what that says about America. Seriously, I have never ever seen so many donut houses in such a small radius. I [...]

Andrew surprised me while I was at young women tonight and booked a trip to Boston for Tay’s graduation. He left this receipt under my pillow. How cute is he?!?!  Yes! I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it. Yes!!!

Today is the six year mark since Andrew and I met – thanks to chunky and mattschtein (Andrew’s beloved brothers, who I met 10 years ago in Vienna). When I look back over the time, it’s hard to believe how much of life has happened . . .
Who would have thought a silly [...]