My Fueling Plan for the Honolulu Marathon + My Fueling Favorites

My Fueling Plan for the Honolulu Marathon + My Fueling Favorites

Last weekend my husband and I ran the Honolulu Marathon. This has always been a bucket list race for me and I’m so excited we finally got the opportunity to run it. Since we knew the weather was going to be hot and humid I 

Charlotte’s Birth Story

Charlotte’s Birth Story

I think I’ve started every single one of my birth stories with a similar sentiment but I can’t believe that Charlotte is two weeks old already! Time really flies when you have a newborn! Anyyyways, let’s dive right into Charlotte’s birth story. When I woke 

My Pregnancy Must-Haves (as a Mom x3)

My Pregnancy Must-Haves (as a Mom x3)

Baby Girl’s due date is THIS Sunday and I honestly cannot believe that I am nearing the end of my third (and final) pregnancy! I consider myself a minimalist in all areas of my life – but especially when it come to pregnancy, postpartum + 

Baby Floris #3!

Baby Floris #3!

Hey friends! If you missed our announcement on IG last week our family has some exciting news! We’ll be welcoming Baby Floris #3 in early February 2024. I cannot believe that our family will be welcoming our 5th family member – I’ve known for almost 

Post-CIM Funk

Post-CIM Funk

How long is it normal for the post-marathon blues to last? Asking for a friend. It’s me. I’m the friend. In December I ran the California International Marathon and had my first ever DNF (did not finish). A sharp pain in my abdomen started causing 

2020 Olympic Trials Marathon Recap

2020 Olympic Trials Marathon Recap

You guys, I cannot believe that I am an Olympic Trials Marathon Finisher!  I’ve already shared a lot from Olympic Trials Marathon Weekend over on Instagram but I wanted to record the weekend and the race here as well. If only for myself to look 

Gender Myths for Baby #2

Gender Myths for Baby #2

Tomorrow Henri, Lavinia and I get to find out if Baby Floris #2 is a boy or a girl! We are so excited to learn a little bit more about the new person joining our family in January. I thought that before we learn girl 

Pumpkin Patching with Friends

Pumpkin Patching with Friends

October-December is my favorite time of year, I love fall – cross country, crisp weather (at least where I grew up), the approaching holidays and LOTS of family activities. Because of my job our weekends in the fall are pretty jam packed – I’m currently 

Apple Picking in Southern California

Apple Picking in Southern California

This past weekend Henri and I took Lavinia up to Yucaipa to go apple picking. This was always one of my favorite fall activities growing up and I’m so glad it’s something that we’re able to continue doing with her even though we live in 

Thinking Out Loud & ALMOST DONE!

Thinking Out Loud & ALMOST DONE!

How is today Thursday? This week is flying by! Probably because my days are go-go-go from before the sun is even up! It’s been a loooong time since I hopped on the Thinking Out Loud train and since I have a lot of random thoughts