Things That Made Me Smile This Weekend
New shelves constructed in an old ironing board cabinet…a home for my salt & pepper collection, which has been boxed up since we got married (thanks Michael!). And cookies from the BonBonerie…yummy!
Cumberland Falls 2009
We went on a mini-vacation last week to Cumberland Falls. There were thunderstorms aplenty (I love thunderstorms!) but we were still able to spend some time outside…we went on a long hike to Eagle Creek Falls, Ella and I went horseback riding, and we even went to the pool for a bit. the kids loved...
Community Service for Children :: Collecting Chapstick
Ella did a service learning project for school this month…she collected tubes of chapstick from family and friends and took them to the guests at the Parish Kitchen. She and Max handed out the chapstick to everyone who was dining at the kitchen that day. At school, Ella earned a golden work ethic service award...
Easy Sewing Projects
I love to sew but I am no expert. In fact, I can only sew straight lines, so I am always on the lookout for easy sewing projects! Easy Sewing Projects: I am slowly teaching myself how to sew with a machine….in the past week I’ve made three new skirts for Ella using this...
April Showers Bring…
I love the flowers in our yard…the fuchsia reminds me of Ballinskelligs, the beautiful tulips came from the Cincinnati Zoo’s display last summer, and I have always had a thing for lilacs (and lilies of the valley…I still need to get some of those!). Now I am waiting with bated breath for the rosebush to...
Pretty Party Prep
Look at some of our beautiful bounty from Findlay Market! Lots of good stuff in the works for grandma’s 89th birthday bash!
