I took the day off from writing yesterday. Our church sent a team to Haiti this past week (the 3rd in a year...the Hubs went last September) and several of my friends' hubbies have been gone (the team gets home late tonight.) Anyways, my friend A came yesterday and spent the night with us last night. We made jewelry last night and a carrot cake today (I'll post … [Read more...]
I’ve got a fever!!…. Spring fever that is…
Spring fever!Where I live, the last couple of days have been glorious! People in California enjoy days like this every day...no fair. If my friends and family wouldn't be so far away, I might just live in California. Well, that and I guess I can get more house for my money where I am now...so nevermind. I think I'll stay put.Anyways, all to say, the nice … [Read more...]
Bon Bons… I really couldn’t live without them…
Have you ever had your husband ask you what you did all day? You know...in a way that perhaps would put into question if you had in fact done anything all day long? Because when he comes home, there are toys strewn all over the den, the paper plates from lunch are still on the table, there is half a pile of folded laundry on your bed and the rest in a pile on the floor, and … [Read more...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Fun at our house!
First off, Happy Valentine's Day friends!I promised you finished pictures from our Valentine projects around here, so here are a few snip-its from our 2 week long soiree into all things lovey dovey (at least for a 4-year old.) For a reminder of our what game plan was, check out the post I did that includes the amazing sugar cookie recipe! HEREWe made the cookies last week, … [Read more...]
The Vortex….
Today was gorgeous outside....but I wouldn't really have known it, because for part of the day, I was in here...It was my first time, and like the first time with a lot of things, you find yourself in over your head! My husband and I joked that it was a vortex that sucks you in and steals your day.Now most of you all know that when it comes to decorating, design, … [Read more...]
A Little Hanky Panky! Things that make you go hmmmm….
Oh yeah...Admit it, the title caught your attention! And if it didn't, then this will!Ok ok... so the Hanky Panky I'm talking about here is a brand...not you know, bowm chicka bow wow!But for real...aren't they cute?Half of you are looking at the picture to the left and thinking "YEAH RIGHT! You'd have to force me to even try and get my fat tookis in a pair of … [Read more...]
Got milk?
For most of you...this phrase may conjure up images of famous people with milk mustaches.For our family over the past 4 years it has been a source of oftentimes fear. When Tid Bit was about 4 months old and had been suffering from severe eczema and then blood in his diaper, our awesome pediatricians recommended that he be tested for food allergies. To make a long … [Read more...]
Drinking in…a nice tall glass of fresh perspective.
Most of you will read this in the morning, but I just have to end this day and today's earlier post with the fresh dose of perspective that I got tonight.I don't think my perspective was totally off earlier, I mean, it was authentic and all, but now, it's just better.Fresher.So get this..."If we go through nothing, then we have nothing to overcome. We can't overcome … [Read more...]
Sands through the hourglass….it’s just one of those days.
Like sands through the hourglass....so are the days of our lives!First off, I'm admiting to you that in college I watched this show. What a colossal un-doing of all that higher learning I was there for! LOL!But the quote is true isn't it? Time passes fast. I love that and I hate that. And, somewhere in there sometimes, the days begin to feel like sand … [Read more...]
The Man Party
Ever since my husband and a band of his buddies decided to have their own "Man Party" for the Super Bowl last night, I've been salivating over a blog post idea. I can't imagine that I'll do my idea justice because as is often the case with ideas, the execution can fall short indeed. Like re-telling a funny story where mid-way through you already feel stupid because … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner?! Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup
First, I have to just step on my soapbox for just a quick second since I have your attention.I had to go to Sam's Club today. We're big fans of bulk shopping around here. It's a lot cheaper. And I buy our produce there all the time...it's good, fresh, and costs a lot less. Plus, my kids and my husband really love the samples they do there!Anyways, Tid … [Read more...]
Kudos to….Shannon
I've been thinking... I know, scary right?! Anyways, I've been thinking that I am blessed beyond measure to know a LOT of really neat people. My husband says I'm a master networker...but really the truth is that I just LOVE people. Everything about you. I love that we all have different stories, struggles, joys, talents, pitfalls, personalities, … [Read more...]
Homemade Cotton Candy and a time-tested recipe for ravioli!
Listening to a nap-resistant crying baby around here right now, so you'll have to forgive me if the following post is slightly disjointed. I hate hearing a baby be sad, but the child needs a nap badly! Oh goodie, he's lying down now...LOVE the totally unnecessary but really fun video monitor!So, this morning was sort of a crazy one! Little Bit had a doctor's … [Read more...]
The Jello Jog
Today I feel like crap. Sorry if that word bothers you...but that's how I feel.I went on Friday afternoon to get coffee with friends and it was great. What was not great was laughing so hard that i snorted hot cider into my sinus cavity, somehow snorted it back down my throat, and then back up and down again once more, all the while trying not to spew now … [Read more...]
Bigger fish to fry….Kitchen dreams
I'm in love. With THIS...Oh sigh....one day maybe.But not today. Today, I will go on an outing somewhere beautiful with my family since Little Bit is feeling rotten from antibiotics (and probably more-so from the awful diaper rash that's ravaging his bottom) and he doesn't need to spend the morning sick and miserable in the nursery at church. Today I will … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner?! In 1947….
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...]