Today is one of those days of mothering penance. A day to pay the piper. In other words, my day to chaperone Cub Scout Camp. Forecast: 99º and sunny (That’s 37º Celsius, my European friends) I have no tolerance for heat. And direct sunlight just about kills me. Sure I can survive a jaunt across […]
As you know, Arabella turned eight last week. Normally that would mean she’s getting baptized soon*, but we’ve decided to wait until we go to Utah in July so that her family and best friend will be able to attend. This leaves me a couple more months to find the perfect baptism dress. I have […]
Many apologies, readers. It’s Wednesday night and I still haven’t posted the weekly item. It’s chili and/or soup. These foods are GREAT any time you don’t feel like cooking or have power. They are super good for you and in the case of chili–very filling. Buy as much as possible. You won’t regret it. Sorry […]
As you know, Arabella turned eight last week. Normally that would mean she’s getting baptized soon*, but we’ve decided to wait until we go to Utah in July so that her family and best friend will be able to attend. This leaves me a couple more months to find the perfect baptism dress. I have […]
Today I’m posting at Segullah about blessings. Sometimes I feel like my life could use a few more blessings. But this morning I went to a funeral and realized that I have quite a few blessings–and they are the most important ones. My poor friend buried her husband today and will bury her mother this […]
Still on vacation. But I don’t want you to think I’ve forgotten about you. Some random pics: Let’s hear it for a laptop loaded with episodes of Speed Racer and Scooby Doo! No self-respecting child would dare look away. So I’m on a ski lift, big deal. It is a big deal because I’m terrified […]
Yeah, I’m making all my Christmas gifts this year. No, not for my kids! Like I can make an ipod! We’re talking extended family gifts. I’m over at Segullah today discussing why I would do this. The stuffed dog head is just the beginning . . . .
As far as I know Oats are a grain that nobody is allergic to. This gluten thing has got me scratching my head, but oats are a safe bet for all, right? Oats are so filling and so hearty, they are just a great item to have around. Plus, cookies! Oatmeal cookies are healthy and […]
As far as I know Oats are a grain that nobody is allergic to. This gluten thing has got me scratching my head, but oats are a safe bet for all, right? Oats are so filling and so hearty, they are just a great item to have around. Plus, cookies! Oatmeal cookies are healthy and […]
(This picture captures her personality perfectly) My mother, known by the grandkids as “Boppie”, just left after a two week visit. She spent a lot of her time doing this: (otherwise known as finishing up my sewing projects. Although during this visit I think she was stuck making a couple of Halloween costumes.) She is well […]
If you were to spend the weekend in Dallas doing this: And came home to find this sitting next to your sink, what would you do? Would you figure that the babysitter bought some sort of weird potatoes to feed to your kids? And then would you pick it up to examine it closer? That […]
Mister turned 50 last month. He’s quite a few years older than I am, which seemed very sophisticated when we met when I was a baby of 19 and he was 25. As you know the fiftieth birthday is fraught with emotion (mostly depressed and negative) and expectations. There was a lot of pressure on […]