As I mentioned last week, Tay and I recently made the trek to Texas to visit family… and meet the newest addition to the clan, baby Rhys. Trips to Texas have started to feel like going home, even though I have never lived there. With my brother and his family, and my parents down the … More Getaway Time – Texas
We recently celebrated Tay’s 13th birthday and in true picky-eater fashion, she declared that she no longer liked frosting, henceforth a birthday cake was out of the picture! While I would normally be exasperated with this new turn of events, I actually get this one… I had frosting, too! So, Tay came up with a … More St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake
Happy, happy Friday! Over in our world, we are on day one of a lovely and much-needed four day weekend!!! While we have a lot to pack in this break, I do love having a few more days to relax and enjoy. For Tay’s big 13th birthday last weekend, one of my favorite gifts was … More TGIF – fun finds
Happy Last Friday of January!!! It’s hard to believe that this month is pretty much over – it flew by! Between the holidays, helping Greg recover from his surgery, finals at school, and a new term beginning, it was a packed month! As part of my goal to bring happiness and sunshine to people this … More TGIF – fun finds
Ok – I’ve waited this long to post a pumpkin recipe… I’m so proud of myself! Tay loves it when I make a batch of muffins on the weekend because it gives her an easy go-to breakfast throughout the week. Normally, I gravitate towards banana muffins because they are a family favorite, but since it’s … More Pumpkin Muffins
Happy start to a long weekend!! Guys, I am in NEED of this weekend and I could not be more excited. It seems that the two-day weekend flies by with chores and errands; not enough time to relax and actually do something fun! But three days…I see some fun in my very near future! Greg … More TGIF – fun finds
For the last three summers, we have trekked up to Mammoth Lakes, CA to experience summer in the Sierras, and this summer was no different. Just like last summer, we brought along our good friends to camp alongside us. It’s awesome to have a family that you all get along – the kids adore each … More RV Adventures – Mammoth Lakes
A few months ago, my sister-n-law, Jessica (check out her blog, Budgeting with Boys – it’s incredible!) told me about stripping her sheets and towels. Weird I know, and I had never heard about it so I was super confused. Apparently, detergent and grime can build up within our laundry when we wash it, and … More Strip Tease
Living with a preteen is hard, like really hard! I understand high school aged kids – it’s what I have been dealing with the last 20 years. But middle school… that is a mystery. Things that Tay liked one day, the next, is so uncool! I am forever trying to figure out the trends and … More Summer Vibes – Tay’s Texas Paradise
Happy first Friday of summer! It’s been a jam-packed week for us (which I will share in upcoming blogs!) and we are off today on yet another adventure. Summer is officially here!!! I celebrated another journey around the sun last week and my lovely husband and daughter got me the exact pair of Birkenstock’s I … More TGIF- fun finds
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