Our family isn’t normal. And I say that as a compliment to all five of us. We just don’t do things like everyone else. Take playing 4-square for example. It’s an honor to wear the volleyball shell on our heads… that means we are in the “king’s square”. And the game gets very competitive once [...]
One of the great things about having a blog is connecting with women I’d otherwise never meet. Kate, from Upside Down Kate, is one of those incredible women. She recently tagged me in a fun little meme in which I had to answer 11 questions. And then I’m to pass it on to 11 other [...]
(Copied this idea from Annie at Turning Pages) Listening . . . to “Wish You Well” by Kate Herzig. I’ve cried every time I listen to it, but it’s a happy cry… the song is beautiful and everything I am feeling right now. Watching . . . Modern Family where I laugh until I practically [...]
I feel her pain; Girl is the youngest with two older brothers. She feels outnumbered and ganged up on… I get it. But she holds her own and she’ll be better for it. Her brothers will be better men for it too; for loving their sister and for being patient with her when she isn’t [...]
Recently I attended a funeral for a very special woman in my life. It wasn’t expected, and the reality of it has not fully hit me. But this post isn’t about her funeral or her death. It’s about a part of her LIFE. While preparing for her service I had the pleasure of helping my [...]
Oh my heavens… please try this cake. If you like strawberries, heck, even if you don’t, make this today. I took it to a recent get-together and it was DEVOURED. Even the man that said it was “an ugly red cake” ate 3 pieces. Yes, that was rude of him, but I knew he would [...]
Between my job, the kids’ activities, and recent family events it has stayed steadily busy in these parts. Here are a few things I have done recently that I recommend. Made these but added applesauce in place of butter and whole wheat flour in place of white and I also added chopped dried apples. They [...]
