Minnesota Arboretum Adventure | Arboretum Photography | Personal

One of my goals for this year is to go somewhere new or go somewhere just because I want to at least once a month.

I was sad that I lived in such a beautiful state and haven't taken the time to really explore and enjoy it which is so silly since i have lived here my whole life. So I am making that change. 

Marcus decided to join me and we made our way to Minnesota Arboretum. When we got in we found parking right away but from there were a little lost. We circled around the entrance twice before hoping back into the car and driving the 3 mile drive because we really didn't know where else to go! We were pleasantly surprised that this was the trail we were supposed to go on in the first place! We stopped at all the spots that looked interesting. They had sculpture gardens, Hedge Maze, Flower Gardens. Our favorite was the Hedge Maze. We took time to go through and we both agreed that this course would be a blast at night with a version of Tag for adults. 

All in all it was a fun time to get out of the house and go see something new! I have to say that I understand they put a lot of time and effort into this Arboretum and it really shows,buuuutttt for $15 per adult I don't think I will be back. I am a sucker for any place free so I will have to enjoy the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens and Como Conservatory instead!

Family Update | My Sister Summer and Nephew Benjamin After the Accident

My sister Summer and her baby boy Benjamin were in a pretty severe car accident a couple of weeks ago. Summer was T-boned with the other car going about 75 miles per hour. It was a pretty scary day for my family as we rushed to the hospital on hearing the news. It is not really a message you ever want to receive and I honestly can't focus on what COULD have happened because it brings me to tears every time. No need to think on it because God decided to let Summer and Baby come away from the accident alive. Although Benjamin is a little more crabby in his new car seat, he was otherwise miraculously unharmed in the crash. Summer didn't make it out as well. She was cut out of the car and rushed to the hospital with cuts, bruises, a concussion, and a broken pelvis. The last couple of weeks have been forced time to rest and contemplate. With the help of her physical therapist she is walking with the help of a walker. Last week she got the great news that she healing nicely and will not need surgery for her hip. Praise the Lord!  Summer is still at the point in healing where she can't pick Benjamin up on her own, so our family is trying to fill in as baby movers and caretakers.  

If you can, please keep Summer's healing in your prayers. Court hearings start next week and Summer is still not sure if she will physically go or not. It is weighing heavily on her heart.  Thank you to all who have already sent words of prayer, love, and encouragement to my family.  They have been a blessing at this time.  

You can read about the incident here: http://kstp.com/news/police-say-inver-grove-heights-crash-caused-runaway-teenagers-stolen-car/4799660/

Sugar Paper Agenda Book 2017 Review

Even though I have never had a talent for it, I have always enjoyed writing. Not fantasies or long adventure tales but just documenting what has been going on in my life, my mind and my heart. Needing somewhere to write all my mind down I have a wide collection of random journals that I would write in for a week and then never touch again. I know I can't be the only one guilty of this. Do you have a journal shelf down stairs or is it just me?
 Last year I was on another Target trip just browsing when I came across this beautiful blue calendar book. It was my brand color and had SOO much room to write everything thought that passed through my head.  Not only was it beautiful with Kate Spade vibes but the layout was everything I never knew I needed! It had two page spread for each month with a break down each day after that. it makes it extremely useful when I am planning out my weddings and social media posts.  I am seriesly blown away by the functionality of this book calendar! Unfortunately, Target is no longer hosting Sugar Paper for these journals! I was devastated, secretly hoping they would pop back up when it came closer to the new year.  

When I didn't happen I found their website and ordered 2018 because I really don't want to go back to using anything else. I make sure when I get randomly inspirited or have new ideas I want to try I will be ready. I would HIGHLY recommend their products. Beautiful and efficient.