May 2019- Settling into Vermont

Spring weather appeared in May, and after unpacking and getting settled a bit in our little apartment, we were ready to head out and explore our new state. We started with our little town of Winooski, only one square mile, … Read More

Turning 39 in Pennsylvania

For Chris’s 39th birthday, he opted for a short weekend getaway to Bucks County, Pennsylvania to visit one of his favorite people, Aunt Alice. He and Aunt Alice have a special bond, and after the unexpected loss of Uncle Mike … Read More

Merry Olde England- Part Two

When last we left this blog, we were finishing up our time in the beautiful English countryside and heading to the city. Not just any city… London, baby! I had traveled to London in May 2000 with my mom but … Read More

Merry Olde England- Part One

For our first international trip with James, we opted to keep the language requirements simple and headed to England. Where they speak English. In some ways, a better version of it. This trip was about two weeks long and this … Read More

Old Places, New Faces- Part One

Our super dear friends, Chris and Kerri, had a beautiful baby girl, Evie, in March. She is their fourth daughter (readers of this blog have seen Gracie, Mads, and Mils before) and we were thrilled to be named her godparents! … Read More

Surprise! It’s Chattanooga!

For my birthday this year, Chris and my dear friend, Stacy, planned a surprise girls’ weekend in Chattanooga. It was awesome and I was truly surprised by the whole thing! Stacy and I enjoy a lot of the same activities, … Read More

Flowers in Spring

The Shenk Family spent the majority of last weekend working outside. It finally felt like spring in Utah! James got some new sandals to wear with his shorts and was ready to lend us a hand… with the hose. Progress … Read More