Hi Everyone! I’m Danielle, and I am so excited to be joining this team. Although I haven’t ventured much into the city of Detroit (except for the occasional sports game, or Cupid Undies Run), I love the Metro Detroit area. I was born and raised in the suburbs, where I currently live five minutes walking distance from my parents.
I went to Michigan State University (Go Green! Go White!) where I studied Elementary Education. I loved everything about State. The campus, the dorm life, the football. During my Sophomore year I met my husband Matt. We started dating, and never looked back. In 2008 we were married, and settled ourselves in Metro Detroit.
Before becoming a SAHM I taught first grade at St. Fabian Catholic School. I loved my coworkers and the families I worked with.
We welcomed our first daughter, Annabelle into the world in 2013.
Then, in 2015 Autumn joined the fun.
I am so thrilled to be raising my girls in such a great area. I couldn’t imagine doing it anywhere else. There is so much to offer. Some of my favorites are:
Downtown Farmington
I love downtown Farmington. It may be small, but it’s got a lot going on. You can check out the Farmer’s Market in the Summer and Fall. Then you can always check out Riley Ice Rink in the winter. There are always different types of events to check out, from Founders Festival to Beer and Wine tasting.
Art in the Park
Another fun event that happens in Downtown Farmington is Art in the Park.
I have been going to this since I was child (back then it was called the Founder’s Festival, which is now a separate, and fun event). It so much fun to go and look at all the arts and crafts done by locals. Although, with kids I don’t get to spend quite as much time meandering.
Heritage Park Splash Pad
Ok. Where was this when I was a child?! Seriously, this is such a great place to let you kids play and stay cool in the summer. I love that it is smaller so it’s easier to keep track of your child. If they tire of the water, then they can go play on the playground.
Erwin’s Apple Orchard
I can’t talk about my love for Metro Detroit without mentioning Erwin’s Apple Orchard. I have been going to this apple orchard since I was a small child. Annabelle made her first trip at 6 months, and has gone every year since. I can’t wait to take Autumn in the fall. Nothing taste quite as good as an apple fresh off the tree (empire are my favorites). Or cider and donuts: those are pretty darn good too!
When I’m not busy mom-ing it up, you can find me blogging at A Sprinkle of Joy, crafting, baking, or DIY-ing.
These two girls surprise me every day. Some days they make me laugh, and some days I want to pull my hair out, but that’s motherhood, right!?
