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Wheeling Young Preservationists Prom

Wheeling Young Preservationists Prom

It started with an idea a couple of years ago.  I REALLY wanted to throw an adult prom.  The who was easy…we have a ton of friends in town that we knew would come.  The when, why, and how were a little harder.  I wanted it to benefit something, so there was more of a purpose behind my “let’s throw a prom” idea.

2016 In Review

2016 In Review

A family recap is always a necessary blogging piece, right?  Even if it’s just for me to look back on?  Here’s our 2016 in a nutshell.

#KatyMade16

#KatyMade16

Last year, I recapped all of my favorite makes and collaged all of my instagram #KatyMade tags and I felt like it should happen again.  Maybe if no one else enjoys it, I at least love looking back at what I made over the past 365 days.  

Tree Hunting 2016

Tree Hunting 2016

We went Christmas tree hunting for the third year in a row with our favorite family, the Gilots.  Does this make it a tradition that’s unbreakable yet?  Because I’m game every year!  (We even got an extra special treat because we had another family along with us this time around.  Hey Melissa, Bruce, and Cecelia!  Welcome to the blog!)

Family Photos 2016

Family Photos 2016

We decided to just take our own family portraits this year.  It just makes sense anymore.  These are some of my favorite pictures of us. ...even if...

Halloween 2016

Halloween 2016

Oh man.  Blogging has been a struggle lately.  My schedule has been a mess and I've been finding it difficult to return here.  BUT, I at least would...

Lincoln’s 1st Birthday!

Lincoln’s 1st Birthday!

The youngest of the Boltze bloodline turned 1 and we couldn't help but attend the festivities.  So Bennett, Louis, Momma and myself all packed into...

I’m an Ohio Valley Star!

Two weeks ago, I received a voicemail from one of my favorite people.  My heart skipped a million beats.  I couldn't call her back faster.  Staci...

Louis’ First Day of KINDERGARTEN!

Louis’ First Day of KINDERGARTEN!

Oh man.  First Louis goes and turns six on us...and now he's a Kindergartener.  What is happening?!?!  This gorgeous boy of ours has officially...

Happy Birthday, Harry [Louis] Potter!

Happy Birthday, Harry [Louis] Potter!

Earlier this year, we decided to sit down and watch all of the Harry Potter movies with Louis.  We've been wanting to read the books to him but...

Happy Birthday, Louis!

Happy Birthday, Louis!

While getting ready for bed last night, I snuggled Louis as hard as I could and said, "This is the last time I'm going to cuddle my five-year-old....