At first, this post was going to be about how I needed some inspiration in life, so I ordered these things…
My signature Fall scent, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin from Bath and Body Works, a new Gooseberry Patch cookbook about Autumn and an Apple Strudel candle. It’s like 104 outside right now and I’m gearing up for the Fall in Mix and Match Mama world, so I need to be inspired by my favorite things.
Just looking at my bounty makes me cooler.
After I snapped these photos, I decided to give you a peak into my world. I’m a mom of two little kids, I help my husband with his insurance business, I write a food blog, and I now own my very own travel agency…more on that to come…I’m in full swing though. My world also involves my awesome girlfriends, going to the pool almost daily, watching every Red Sox game on TV, my brother being on the Bachelorette and a new puppy. I start my day at 4:50 and don’t stop. I love my life. I feel extremely blessed.
I keep a picture of Smith on my desk, a picture of me and my dad at Fenway Park and a picture of me and my late grandfather (you’ll notice the paper covering our photo…see below). I am always inspired by these awesome men when I work.
The paper is a copy of my Grandfather’s obituary that he wrote shortly before he died. I value this paper so much. It’s in his handwriting and he addresses his wife (my grandmother), his son, his daughter (my mom) and his 4 grandkids specifically. I was his oldest grandchild and definitely his favorite…Sean, Brandon and Brooke, don’t comment. I won’t publish your rebuttals :). He saved my part for the very end. I read it every day (usually more than once). Love him. Miss him.
I also keep my Red Sox coaster on my desk and twice a day, it is covered up by a steaming cup of coffee. A gal can’t work without her coffee!
These are just 4 of my cookbooks on my desk…I love reading cookbooks. Currently I have 11 cookbooks on my desk and 4 travel books. Food and travel…there’s nothing better than that.
That’s me.
Ali G says
Love Gooseberry Patch!! Its 101 here in Columbus, Ohio so this is a nice cool post for me as well!
Sheaffer, Chris, Scout, and baby Carter says
I would like to point out that the picture of Smith that is on your desk was taken by ME, and that he is wearing a shirt in that picture that was given to him by ME.
You're welcome.
🙂
Tabitha Mahoney says
Food and travel, you're so right what is better.
I love this post. You are wonderful!
Tab
my-cliffnotes.blogspot.com
Aubrey says
Family, food, travel. Our priorities are the same, my friend. No surprise there. 🙂
However, that 4:45 business is where the similarities end. DEAR LORD, GIRL. You gotta REALLY love your life to get up that early!!
P.S. Your grandfather's writing made me tear up.
Lindsey says
Love gooseberry cookbooks! Have a pretty good collection goin on! As much as I love the summer, fall is definatly my favorite time of year! I love all the fun fall scents too! Good choices! 🙂
Narci D says
Loved your grandfather's note to you! How sweet!!
Ali G says
Just read about Sean on Reality Steve. It has always shown through on the show what a wonderful person he is, but reading the article about his support & attending the watch party for the 1M4A Foundation, was so heart warming. What a wonderful story, bless him & you all! 🙂
The New Family says
In addition to Sheaffers comment , I was there that day too! That was the first time Jax finally went down the big boy slide alone! Love our fun fall days at the park!
Andrea says
Okay, I have to ask. WHAT are you doing at 4:50am? workout? I'm curious (since we both share a love of food), what your workouts involve? It's so hard with 3 kids under 3 to find time and energy!
Andrea
andreatrevor.blogspot.com
Angela Ellingson says
That letter from your grandpa is so special. How incredibly loving and thoughtful of him!!