Smiling

Yesterday, Labor Day 2011, was a pretty great day.  I was surrounded by people and things that I love. Of the many many wonderful moments, one stood out that I wanted to share.

As I was shopping at Meijer for a BBQ later that day, I was wandering down the milk aisle and I noticed an old lady [...]

Thanksgiving Moments

I am thankful for lots of things.  I am especially thankful for the friends who shared Thanksgiving with me. 

I only got one picture out of the deal, so I stole a few more from Facebook.

This is what my Thanksgiving looked like this year. (It’s too bad I can’t [...]

Last Minute Pumpkin

I didn’t think that I was going to squeeze a pumpkin carving into my festivities this Halloween, but thanks to a timely FHE activity, I got one carved just in the nick of time.  I tried lighting it up, but the pumpkin is really really thick.  I need to work the walls down a little [...]

Flip Flop: Winter Holidays Edition

I am, by nature, a food flip-flopper. I have many times reversed decisions about whether or not I still like a certain food group or not. I have spent several entire summers not eating corn on the cob, only to (wisely) reverse my stand the next year. I flip-flop almost monthly in my feelings about [...]

Lemon Lime Surprise

So, I’ve been remiss in writing lately. For some reason, I can’t put pen to paper. Or fingers to keyboard. I don’t get it, but there it is. I also haven’t posted a recipe for a while either. This is one that I made up today, and I really liked it. I was riffing off [...]