August 2019
My name isn’t Ellie Mae…
but it sure matches my personality on some days. My name is Danie, and that bearded man on my side is my husband Nick. We currently live in Blair (NE), and are on another adventure in this wonderful life we have together. I have been in the computer industry for the past 15-ish years, currently working as a Product Manager for a local software shop. Most days I feel like one of Cinderella’s step sisters trying on her glass slipper, but then log off for the day and start cooking for our sons Axel and Brooks and I feel more comfortable. I do love my job, I get to be creative, I’m challenged, and my co-workers are all wonderful people, but I also have a love of the slower things in life. I grew up in a small town that was famous for it’s red hot dogs (which I ate plenty of growing up). And Ellie Mae I would say was born there too. My husband actually gave me that name one night after a couple cocktails when I was particularly twangy.
I started this site as kind of a journal as well as an outlet for things I feel compelled to share. Axel loves to ‘going on an adventure mommy’ so I thought this could be a place I can share things we’ve done, food we’ve tried, and experiences we loved. I also love experimenting and creating in the kitchen so a place to showcase my successes and my flops. And a place to document our journeys as a couple and a family. I’ve mentioned several times that I love to create, so eventually you may find crafts or refurbs I’ve worked on. (Furniture restoration is one of my favorites.)
Thanks for reading
Danie/Ellie Mae