Do you remember me telling you about the Old West Festival a while back? I even had a set of tickets to share in a giveaway. I was lucky enough to receive tickets to the festival for my family as well. The folks behind the festival are so generous that way. I had read all of...
Did you see the moon tonight? It was beautiful & spooky all at once. Taking pictures of the moon, in the dark, with my fancy schmancy new camera made me realize that I really need to learn more about the settings & functions so I can take cool pictures of the moon at night. It...
I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
I snapped these pix when Max was a bit bummed. I can’t remember what he was upset about (the other kids wouldn’t play tag with him?!?), but I just remember wanting to capture this perfect pout. My sweet sweet Max, king of the perfect pout. This pity party didn’t last very long, soon after I...
I love fall…the cooler weather, the falling leaves, cuddling under quilts, and perhaps soon a fire in the fireplace. One of my favorite things to do in the cooler months is to bake. Fall Baking makes the house smell so good and who does not love a warm baked good? Our house is hard to...
I love this picture…such a conversation starter… Were Katie’s kids locked out of a party? Are Katie’s kids crashing a party? Are Katie’s kids part of some zoo exhibition? Is this what you should do with children who show up an “adult’s only” party? In all actuality, the kids did this to themselves. We were...
I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
Have you heard the news? Disney on Ice is coming to town in October! The show will be at US Bank Arena (and also at the Nutter Center in Dayton). I have recently become a Feld Ambassador, and as such I will have opportunities to share discounts, updates & deals with my readers! You can...
I’m participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, and usually each week I present you with our menu from last week. But this past week Michael was out of town, so my menu is down right embarrassing and I refuse to share it. There was quite a bit of eating out, meals on the go,...
Michael just returned from a ten day trip to Canada. He explored Quetico with my Dad and two of their friends. They traveled fifteen+ hours to get there, and once inside the park they traveled well over sixty miles canoeing, portaging & camping. The pictures made me wish I had been with them, and his stories...
Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
It’s salsa season at the farm! This week’s share of produce contained almost everything I needed to whip up some tasty fresh salsa! Fresh Salsa: 3 large tomatoes (cut into large pieces) 1/2 onion (cut into large pieces) 2 Tbs. minced garlic 2 jalapeno peppers (plus any banana peppers or poblanos you have on hand)...
