Even though Central Texas will always be considered "my old stomping grounds," so much has changed in the area since I grew up there. It has grown exponentially, which, while it presents challenges, it also brings many attractions that are fun for tourists and locals alike. Places like Landa Park in New Braunfels will always have memories from my growing up years (it seriously feels like just yesterday that I was meeting my high school bestie there for a run after school) and will always be a st[...]
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Last week we got back from a long weekend in Texas with family. We made some good memories playing with cousins, visiting great grandma and grandpa, hanging out with aunts and uncles, and winning over the hearts of "Ama and Papa" (although I'm sure their hearts have already been won!). I always come home reminded that Boise is now where I belong but with a little ache and hole in the heart for the friends and family left behind in the South! We celebrated a late Christm[...]
Ever since watching Fixer Upper, I have always wanted to make the trek to Waco to shop at Magnolia Market. When I was visiting my family this last trip, I finally got to go! It was so worth the 2 hour ride one way with three little ones in the backseat (they actually did awesome in the car- I was so impressed!) Sadly, I didn't end up buying any housewares (shocker, I know!) because it's pretty much all available on their online shop. So instead of lugging it home in my suitcase I decided to[...]