I am a little bit behind… The last few weeks have been a bit of a blur. It was Anya’s birthday, coupled by plenty of kids’ activities, dinner with friends, last minute sewing late into the night and then I […]
I have been wanting one of those comfy knit maxi dresses, but most of the styles in the store don’t do anything for me. I finally figured out a design that would be flattering AND comfy for me. I used […]
Last year, I got a bit punchy after trying on swimsuits at the local retailers, so went to the overpriced department store. I knew they would sock it to me, but I just wanted a swimsuit that would fit! Is that […]
I made this recipe for crockpot barbacoa pork a few months ago. Like most crockpot recipes that take a huge chunk of meat…we had leftovers. I froze enough for another meal and promptly forgot about it. I came across the […]
She’s a firecracker, this one! Last week when we were on the zoo trip, a few of the moms and I were talking about the hormonal 7 year old girls. I had to concur! Somedays she is great and then […]
Grateful that I could take the day off of work to go on the zoo fieldtrip with Anya. Her class has a great group of parents, as there were 10 of us that went along on the trip. That meant […]
Every little girl wants a floaty gossamer princess dress, right? Especially for her BIRTHDAY, right?? I try to make her a special dress every year for her birthday. I only missed the 1st birthday, but managed at least one special […]
This was another busy week: Swimming practice Choir practice Faith Formation class Poker for Brian 1st Grade Performance Brian’s Grandpa’s Internment Kid’s singing in Sunday Mass Other non-planned things: Kailan falling in the shower The clutch breaking on our lawn […]
My current overnight bag has seen better days. Much better days. As in ripped out zipper, not really all that use-able, better days. I wanted something I could use as a carry-on for plane travel and just going overnight to […]
Anya’s part in the 1st Grade Performance is a speaking part as a scarecrow. When she came home with her assignment, she was not a happy camper. To put it lightly. You could say she was mad! I told her […]
Last week was a very busy week. While we had some good times, I am a bit glad that it is over so I can get some more sleep! I am grateful this week for friends and family and spending […]
Sorry I haven’t had a lot of recipes to share recently. I have been really trying to use what we have in the pantry, freezer and in the refrigerator, so that means mostly meals that are staples or just pretty […]
