Happy 2016, friends! I had an absolutely fabulous week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and I am really hoping I can keep my sense of inner calm and well-rested soul as we get back to “reality” tomorrow – that is, school and work! January always ushers in a completely…
Christmas is definitely a whirlwind for us. On December 23, we hold our own little Christmas celebration at home. Then we hit the road to see both sides of the family – Teacher Man’s on Christmas Eve and my family on Christmas Day. Then we pack up the vehicle on…
Merry Christmas, friends! We officially kicked off our Christmas with our traditional celebration at home last night after I got home from work. We cracked open a bottle of red wine and Teacher Man grilled up steaks while I made mashed potatoes and glazed carrots – a pretty simple meal…
Hello, friends! So much going on this weekend it’s hard for me to know where to start. So first this: It’s good to be the birthday girl, especially when you’re turning 2! And oh my word, how adorable is Miss Morgan in her headband and sparkly birthday dress? Truth be…
I have decided that I don’t have enough random writing time in my life. I’ve mentioned this before (here, for instance), but I love just sitting at the laptop, creating fun posts about a multitude of topics that have nothing to do with each other. It’s my creative outlet. And…
It’s Sunday night, friends, and Joe and I have assumed our positions on the couch in the porch. Quilts draped over us, both eating our DQ Blizzards – he’s on his iPad while I’m writing on my laptop and anxiously awaiting Madam Secretary. (Don’t worry about Teacher Man – he…
I have had mixed feelings about this week. On one hand, I’ve been in a writing slump for Agriculture.com and I can’t quite find my groove. I want to write a new post but I am not finding much inspiration. Plus it seems like I’ve got a hundred thousand items…
I’ve been feeling a bit harried and stressed this week. It’s almost as if the Christmas season is rushing by me too fast and I can’t seem to slow down to really enjoy any quiet moments with my family. I realize it’s only December 8 but somehow the early part…