I’m going to just come right out here and say it, I freaking love Indiana. I didn’t have a ton of expectations, but I always love a good trip with Garrett so I was looking forward to the trip regardless. We were there for a wedding and decided to make a whole weekend of it. All I definitely wanted to do was see corn fields… Garrett laughed…. because there is so much corn it’s crazy. Every time we drove, I couldn’t stop staring out the window; the corn was unbelievably pretty!!!
Besides the corn (which I honestly talked non-stop about), everyone was very friendly and the entire state was beautiful. I’m glad we got to see so much of it and through the eyes of someone who lived there! Garrett showed me his old stomping grounds which made the trip extra special.
I loved seeing Garrett’s college! (We went to Georgetown earlier this year.) I kept picturing him around campus and now I will have a good visual for all his college stories!
We also lucked out because the state fair was running!!! This took my love for Indiana through the roof. I had a blast romping around the fair. It was pretty rainy but it didn’t stop us from having fun one bit. (If I had known the State Fair was going on and that we would be going, I would have packed close toed shoes… My Jacks, although I love ’em, weren’t great for the rain and mud!)
No joke, I think I’m ready to move to a farm. I was very much into it 😉
The animals were so cute. I was too busy Snapchatting the piglets to get a good photo, but I couldn’t get over the little nugs!
It was this calf that really stole my heart though. His little velvety ears were the softest and he even sucked my thumb.
And let’s talk about the food. We ate a lot. Fried Red Velvet Oreos, pork sandwiches, sweet corn, lemonades, cotton candy, pretzels, candy, the list goes on…
Fried Oreos sounds disgusting but sheesh they are delicious. They tasted like fluffy doughnut holes with soft Oreo cookies inside. The perfect flavor combination for sure.
And I can’t resist cotton candy.
I really can’t begin to describe how great the weekend was. A slow pace, insanely nice people, corn fields as far as the eye can see, and the pure beauty of the state!
You have NO idea how happy I was to see this post in Feedly this morning. As Indiana girl who works in agriculture, I feel my home state gets a bad rap for being ugly and hick-ish. The corn and soybean fields are beautiful and one of the things I miss most about my home. And three cheers for going to the State Fair. It showcases the best Indiana has to offer: hospitality and agriculture.
If you're ever back in Indiana and want to tour some farms and meet some farmers, let me know! I'd be happy to help 🙂
This reminds me so much of my home in Ohio. EVERYONE tells me I have to try fried oreos, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Midwesterners love anything fried.
This post had me grinning hugely!! I grew up in Springfield, IL…the Land of Lincoln and cornfields. The Midwest has a special charm and beauty about it that many find hard to appreciate, but there IS something about that corn. So glad you had a great Midwest experience!
Glad you had a good time here in Indy! We always hear from out-of-towners how nice everyone is – I guess that's just something we're used to! 🙂 Our State Fair is definitely a great attraction!
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
Love!! I sometimes get really enamored with farm life too but I don't think I could ever leave my city (Seattle).
What a fun trip! I've never been to Indy but Nebraska has a lot of corn and I love it! Nice people and so much fun stuff to do!
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Indiana seems very different from NYC. I'm sure it was a nice change! State fairs are always fun… Glad you had a great weekend!
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You have NO idea how happy I was to see this post in Feedly this morning. As Indiana girl who works in agriculture, I feel my home state gets a bad rap for being ugly and hick-ish. The corn and soybean fields are beautiful and one of the things I miss most about my home. And three cheers for going to the State Fair. It showcases the best Indiana has to offer: hospitality and agriculture.
If you're ever back in Indiana and want to tour some farms and meet some farmers, let me know! I'd be happy to help 🙂
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Fried red velvet oreos!? Yum!!
Looks like a fun place to explore!
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Looks like y'all had a great time! Outside of my town there is a bit of corn fields and I always think it would be a fun place to take pictures!
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Katie
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Love the photos and I love that sunflower! They are my fav flower EVER!
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I love this post. I'm from Indiana and it's always nice to hear good things about my state. Come back again!
it reminds me a lot of alabama! from your snapchat it looked like you had a lot of fun!
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So glad to hear you enjoyed your time there! It's so awesome to visit new places and be swept away 🙂
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OMG! that last photo, I died! So beautiful!
Carly! This post made me miss you guys SO MUCH! That photo of you with the calf is the cutest thing ever. Lets move to a farm, ya? I know T is down.
xx Jules
You must come back to Indy soon – so much fun stuff to do downtown & some incredible hotels & restaurants!
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Ahh, I love state fairs so much. The abundance of fried foods is definitely an experience. You guys make the cutest couple 🙂
The fair is HUGE in Texas and also my favorite thing in the whole wide world! I'm glad you had a good time!
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This reminds me so much of my home in Ohio. EVERYONE tells me I have to try fried oreos, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Midwesterners love anything fried.
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Lovely photos! Indiana looks incredible. <3
This post had me grinning hugely!! I grew up in Springfield, IL…the Land of Lincoln and cornfields. The Midwest has a special charm and beauty about it that many find hard to appreciate, but there IS something about that corn. So glad you had a great Midwest experience!
so pretty! I go to Miami University (OH) which is practically in Indy, so I definitely understand the corn fields!
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Glad you had a good time here in Indy! We always hear from out-of-towners how nice everyone is – I guess that's just something we're used to! 🙂 Our State Fair is definitely a great attraction!
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This looks like a really fun trip- I love your shorts and the picture with the cow is too funny!
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