About

Hello! I’m Katie, born and raised outside of Chicago but living in beautiful Colorado. I love to read, cook, and bike ride. I love milk chocolate, anything pumpkin, and veggies (though not usually together). I am married to Jason, a Nebraska boy who also loves sweets but would prefer no veggies if possible. He is handsome and kind, one heck of a dad, and makes me smile each day.

Mom Life is the most wonderful gift. I am mommy to Harper and Jameson, who keep me busy, tired, and amazed. Harper loves to create and draw, play tennis and bike ride, do math, and eat BBQ. Jameson loves Spiderman, fruit and cheese, and to snuggle. I survive Mom Life with coffee, hugs, and timeouts with my husband and girlfriends.

Teacher Life is neat. I teach elementary school, and I adore my students. I teach all subjects, though sharing a great book is my favorite time of day. I survive Teacher Life with coffee, hugs, and timeouts with my husband and girlfriends.

LoCo Life in local Colorado is delightful. I feel fortunate to live in Boulder County in a bustling town called Longmont. The blue skies stretch endlessly into a mountain backdrop, the people are friendly, and the lifestyle is healthy, laid back, and delicious.

Speaking of delicious, I love to cook and bake. Though Mom Life and Teacher Life sometimes = peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the car, I do love sitting down to a home cooked meal and a sweet dessert. I think dessert each and every day is perfectly acceptable. I hope you will enjoy some of my favorite recipes as I share them with you.

At the end of a long day, there is nothing like curling up with a good read. Though Mom Life and Teacher Life sometimes = eyes closed at 8:30 p.m., I relish the feeling of diving into a book. I also love to talk books with other readers.

There are small joys in each day … a golden Aspen leaf laying in a puddle, your favorite song on the radio, the first sip of coffee in the morning, a child’s laughter, or a moment of peace and quiet. What are your joys? Let’s share together.