I knew for this milestone anniversary, I wanted to take some fresh photos! My friend Tiffany was able to fit us into her schedule and we took advantage of the last 'cool' weather day. We took the short trip up to Thomasville Ga on a Sunday and essentially had the whole town to ourselves.
I just love how these turned out and how much fun we had taking them. I can't choose a favorite, but that's not a bad problem to have.
The Springtime Tallahassee 5k is something that has become such a tradition for our family and a lot of our friends! We've been doing it for years, and I recapped that when I posted about it last year.
Despite not running for the better part of a year, I faithfully signed up for this race. We had a great group of about 20! That's the best part, running along side so many people I love. In fact, I think it helps distract me - watching for familiar faces as we make the switchbacks.
I started 'training' at the end of February, and I set the goal of doing the race in 40 minutes - which is exactly what I was able to do. My apple watch even said I hit a 5k record (I got the watch just about a year ago, so that shows how little I've been running in the recent past.)
The hills in this route are no joke! But, we were grateful for no rain this year. And for many years in a row, my Pop won an award for his age group, 80+. I can only hope I'm still as active as him in my 80s!
-Kristen
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This winter my skin has really suffered! It all started with having quite a few ultra dry patches I needed to address, but then this little skincare journey of mine took off. I'm turning 35 this year, so that might have something to do with it too. I've been playing around with some new products, and thought I'd share some goodies I really like.
If I talk you into any product in this post, let it be this serum! I started using it in December and it's remarkable!! My lashes are noticeably thicker and longer in just a few weeks. I tried the Rodan and Fields serum in 2020 and this is a fraction of the price and I've gotten better results. You just swipe it on once a day.
If you want a toner that firms and hydrates, this is a big winner. I have the mini version on Amazon subscribe and save! Hydration is such a must this time of year, but I think I will like using this even in the summer.
I was definitely influenced on this one. I've been seeing this french cream/ointment all over tiktok, and decided I'd give it a go! It's a very thick retinol cream meant to help with fine lines and other skin woes. It's got the texture of Vaseline and you put it on at night. I haven't been using it long enough to provide you with a real before and after, but I can absolutely notice a difference in my skin's smoothness. I made Blake try it, and he did say it made his face quite itchy, which seems to be a common complaint in the reviews although that wasn't my experience.
I got a bunch of sample sized Dermalogica products, and that's how I was introduced to the Precleanse oil. You just rub it on your face before your regular cleanser and it removes make up and other debris ahead of time. It's got a great scent and I think it makes such a difference when it comes to getting my make up all the way off. A little goes a long way!
This product is awesome! It's a fine powder, that when mixed with water becomes a great scrub. My skin is so so soft after using this! It's also good for daily use.
We visited the Uncommon James store in Charleston recently on vacation, and they gave me a sample size of these bronzing drops. I knew from the moment I put it on my face I'd be buying the full sized product. You mix a few drops (the more drops the darker the tan) with your moisturizer and it provides the BEST glow ever. To feel a little tan as a Florida girl in February is a special thing. 😂
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-Kristen
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At the end of this month, Blake and I will be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary! We debated how we wanted to celebrate this year, and we decided on a weekend in Charleston. It soon evolved into a really cool weekend away with both of our families. We were able to rent a house with both sets of parents, and our sisters and their husbands.
Charleston has been a bucket list destination for us, and 80% of our group had not been before either. We packed a lot into just a weekend trip! The highlights included a walking history tour, which was a fantastic experience! We also did a food tour that I would highly recommend. We were able to also visit a few breweries, do some shopping, and also enjoy the house we rented on Folly Beach.
Charleston was a really cool city, and we loved walking around and just looking at all the beautiful homes. Mostly, I am just so grateful we were able to spend this time with our families! Blake and I know that one of the reasons we've had such a happy marriage is because of the support of our families, and also having the example of our parent's happy marriages too. We are also grateful to our sisters and brothers in law for getting babysitters so we could have such a fun grown up weekend.
-Kristen
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We went from winter one week, to 75 degrees the next over here! It's made getting dressed kinda weird, but I'm still trying to make an effort. Here are some recent outfits! I am wearing the exact same jewelry in each photo. This necklace, and these earrings are every day staples for me.
