Gonna warn you...this post contains some content that isn't exactly rated PG.  If you're under the age of 18....just know, you've been warned.  This is real life. Time to break the silence around here.  Sorry about that.  This year on the blog has had longer periods of silence, and honestly I'm ok with that.  It's been a full year. So pretty much, if I'm being honest, the … [Read more...]

Our freezer stopped working on Saturday. Our deep freezer. You know, the one chocked full of meats bought in bulk, extra spaghetti sauce, the casseroles I doubled for a "rainy day", a handful of Kashi and Healthy Choice frozen meals for when my Hubs is gone, giant bags of fruit for smoothies, veggies, and more. Yeah....that freezer. The one that was packed to the gills. It … [Read more...]

Some people have suggested along the way that I should do a vlog.  For those of you who, like me until recently, didn't known what a vlog is...it's a video blog. I feel like an idiot on camera, and I think my voice sounds weird.  Apparently though, my voice typically sounds like my actual voice to other people....which in itself to me is weird. In this video though, I don't … [Read more...]

We just spent a week at the beach in Florida.  Hence the need for the road trip mix that I recently shared.  It was gorgeous weather and a huge blast.  My youngest has finally reached the age where he just has a ball at the beach, so the whole trip was that much more fun since the boys played so well.  I actually got a tan, and according to Suzanne Fawsett from high school, … [Read more...]

My brother ended a 7 year stint in the Navy in January of this year.  I wish that I could say that prior to having my brother in the navy I always swelled with pride over our country, but that'd be a bit of an exaggeration.  I love our country, and I am so thankful for the freedoms that we have, but I tell you what....until I stood on the docks of a Virginia naval base and … [Read more...]

I bought a new purse last week before I went to Haven.  My old one was getting sort of raggedy looking, and when I found the perfect platinum colored new purse for just $20, it was a no-brainer. I don't know if you're one of those people who switch purses to go with your outfit or what, but I personally do NOT fall into that category.  So...I have to periodically clean out my … [Read more...]

Well friends, it took about 4 times as long as we thought to finish our laundry room re-do, but it's pretty much done now.  (Well except for where the plumber cut the sink hole in the counter too large and we had to order a new counter top.  Still waiting on that, but such is life.) I have been dreaming up this laundry room for YEARS, and I'm happy to say that it both … [Read more...]

Summer is here and that means that I have both of my kids at home...all day...every day.  I have to admit that I kinda forgot what that looks like. Last week my hubs was gone to a work conference in Orlando from Sunday morning thru Friday.  My kids were insane the entire week! INSANE! I took them to my parents house for a couple of days thinking the change of scenery would … [Read more...]

I went to a goat farm with a friend yesterday.  She was on milking duty (the goats are shared between a few families) and we'd been wanting to hang out, so she invited us to join her and her kids. My boys LOVED it.  Made me want to have lots of land and maybe even a couple of goats, or chickens. This farm had alpacas also. Alpacas are kind of rude.  They basically hock … [Read more...]

In Spanish, the word "Luchador" means "fighter."  Technically it refers to "free fighting" or "free wrestling" and is a pretty big deal in Mexico. I think it's pretty much the Mexican version of WWF. The Luchadors wear masks to cover their faces.  Apparently, sometimes the loser of a match has to remove his mask...exposing him for the mere man beneath.  Seems to be some form … [Read more...]

I had a really mature moment yesterday.  So mature in fact, that I thought I'd share with all of you equally mature people out there who also happen to be raising our future generation. Let me set the scene. Birthday party at the Children's Museum.  We arrived late and thus playtime was cut in half.  Loads of sugar and blue icing....everywhere.  Not enough time, so... … [Read more...]