Well, it is summertime, so I don’t have much to share. I grill some meat or fish.  The pickings are pretty slim in the freezer right now, though.  In the next few weeks we will get our once a year […]

She said she was having bad dreams, so Kailan let her sleep with him…like a good big brother.

Staff Comment from their summer camp: It is so cute to see Kailan and Anya get along so well at camp!

Remember that Kailan got a brand-spanking new compound bow for his birthday last year, courtesy of Grandpa Mike? Well, now he has ARROWS! When Brian and I went to a rock band festival last month, my parents had the kids […]

#1 – I have discovered Pinterest.  It’s like crack cocaine to a visual person like I am, so…sorry Internet, I have been neglecting the rest of you.  Be back soon… #2 – Summer is winding down, so we are attempting […]

The annual doctor’s appointment was finished. “Hey, I’ll get you back just in time for the field trip to the zoo.” “Nooooooo, I don’t want to go to the zoo!  I want to go to the beach!” “Yeah, I want […]

Due to a busy week/weekend, I didn’t get any sewing done.  BUT I did sew this a few weeks back, so I have something to show today. I wasn’t thrilled with how it turned out, but it is mostly due […]

Isn’t that what summer is all about??  Having all sorts of random happenings…and whatnot? The hostas are blooming their beautiful lavender blooms.  So pretty! Playing in the sand A simple grilled summer meal.  Italian sausage from the butcher where Brian […]

Hey look…another swimsuit! I like easy-ish projects, and especially those that will be worn. The kids are swimming 2-4 times a week, so swimsuits are definitely in the “useful” category. These are comfy and easy for her to get on […]

Yummy.  That’s all I really need to say about this.  Well, maybe one more time…YUMMY! I had seen something similar on The Pioneer Woman’s blog, but she said it was chick food.  She also added a few other things, but […]

Firefly lingo – Shiny=Good I finally got a chance to sew this weekend, since it was so flippin hot and humid outside that I sequestered myself in the cool basement. This fabric has been sitting around for a few years, […]