Oh friends,My mother just called me laughing so hard she was crying...and then when she finally was able to breathe clearly enough to tell me why, I joined her and it started all over again.My dad is kind of a pack rat. His dad was even worse! So for the past year or so, my dad, uncle, and aunt have been sorting through books and magazines that their father had … [Read more...]
Will you be my Valentine…if i give you Sugar Cookies?
One of you gals asked me to do a post on Valentine's for kids classes at school. I figured I'd show you a picture of the materials we've gathered and give you a quick run-down of our ideas.Below, i pictured a bunch of scrapbook paper that i picked up for $3 at Hobby Lobby today. I'm drawing some hearts on the back and letting my 4 year-old cut them all out. It … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner?! Shrimp and Grits…
I know you've all been waiting for this...and I'm sorry to make you wait ALL DAY long, but you weren't going to make it for dinner tonight anyways because you probably didn't already have all the ingredients. (And if you did, then you should know that I've just carved out a place for a shrine in your honor in my own well stocked pantry.) So here it is....No wait. First I have … [Read more...]
Secrets of a Great Illusionist….the junk drawer!
I am always flattered when someone asks how I "do it all." If only they knew that...GASP...I don't. Not even close! Heaven knows I don't, and you should know too! And when it seems like maybe I have, it's only that I haven't done it all at once. I must be a good illusionist on occasion...just call me David Copperfield!So, tonight we're having a really … [Read more...]