Tag: Life

Chicago, Family, Travel

Our Girls Finally Got to See Bears

Kari

  Recently, we had the chance to go to Soldier Field in Chicago for a cool event called Family Fest, where families can experience the Chicago Bears for a fraction of what an actual game costs. It is very family friendly, with lots of fun things for kids to do. Except there is beer.Lots of… Continue reading Our Girls Finally Got to See Bears

Family, Humor, Travel

Return to Snake Island-Cedar Point 2015

Kari

  Last week, we got to go on a little family getaway to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. A few years ago, we met up with my brother and his family there, and this year, we decided to do it again — this time also meeting up with our dear friend Vikki and her family.… Continue reading Return to Snake Island-Cedar Point 2015

Chicago, Family, Friends, Humor, Life, Menopause, Photography, Travel

The Day I Ran Away From Home

Kari

My husband works long hours. With my perimenopause symptoms, headaches, and the kids' schedules, this year has been difficult. Especially in the last few weeks. Lots of tears, frustration, temper tantrums, and storms from the morning until the lights went out at night. I literally turned off my phone after my youngest got off the… Continue reading The Day I Ran Away From Home

Family, Humor, Life, Menopause

The Day I Found Out I Was in Menopause

Kari

I've always been lively, even obnoxious at times; it's just who I am.I move with purpose, laugh loudly, and snort every now and then.That is why I am ideal for blogging because I can edit and edit and edit again before releasing the final draft. I'm not a first-draft person.Meeting me in person is a… Continue reading The Day I Found Out I Was in Menopause