There’s a saying that goes something along the lines of, “If you do something three times, it becomes a habit.” Well, apparently in our family, doing something twice makes it a “tradition.” Therefore, I bring you the Great Gingerbread-House-Building of 2008 in all it’s blog-worthy glory. Now, before you get all impressed and start the… Continue reading An Architectural Masterpiece
Month: November 2008
My New Bling
This was the post I would have written last Sunday, if I’d taken the time to write a post. So, since I’m not technically savvy enough to figure out how to change the date on my blog, just pretend it’s last Sunday. My husband is truly the best husband ever. He treats me like a… Continue reading My New Bling
Waitin’ for The Big Guy
One of the greatest things about living in Fairview is the way we’re “Keeping it Country”: quiet, close-knit neighborhoods; glimpses of wildlife including bobcats, coyotes, hawks, falcons, rabbits and armadillos; dark sky ordinances to allow the night sky to shine in all its celestial glory; two-lane highways for easy country cruisin’; and a GREAT BIG… Continue reading Waitin’ for The Big Guy
Oops – she’s a Daisy!
As a child, I often dreamed of being a Girl Scout. We’d walk into the Sears & Roebuck Department Store and I’d see the mannequins dressed as a Girl Scout and a Brownie, and instantly I’d be filled with desire. The desire to be that girl…the one in the little brown skirt with the brown-and-white… Continue reading Oops – she’s a Daisy!
Threads of Gratitude – Fleecy Blanket Edition
Fall is definitely here. The nights have become downright chilly. Our children must don jackets or sweatshirts before heading out to meet the bus in the morning. Our friendly “ghostly howl” around the front door is back as the winds have turned northerly and swirl around the entryway. We’re even seeing evidence of FALL COLOR… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude – Fleecy Blanket Edition
South Beach Update – On the Sand Bar
Sand bars…Aren’t those little treats made with blue jello topped with a thin layer of cool whip and sprinkled with graham crackers on top? Or is that something I just made up that sounds really yummy? It’s official. I’ve plateaued. Or, in “Beach-speak”, I’ve hit the sand bar. No net weight loss to speak of… Continue reading South Beach Update – On the Sand Bar
Threads of Gratitude: A Patchwork of Blessings
Today McGowen held their annual Thanksgiving Feast at school. Of course, the kindergarten lunch was crowded with parents and grandparents all there to share in their little one’s special school lunch. By third grade, the crowd had thinned out somewhat. Grandma came and shared in lunch with both Trey and Crisana and Matt was able… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A Patchwork of Blessings
Fun, CUBed!
Although I was never good at math, I do understand exponents. And I do understand that CUBe is 3-way fun for Scouts and their families! The Saturday before we left for our vacation, we attended what has become an annual Cub Scout event for us. CUBe stands for “CUB experience” and it’s a great opportunity… Continue reading Fun, CUBed!
South Beach Update: Hurricane season!
Recently our lives have resembled hurricane season. Storms building, gathering strength, traveling full-tilt toward landfall, only to wreak havoc and leave us battered and shaken, trying to rebuild and shore up our strength before the next storm strikes. As a result, my focus has not been on my diet the way it should be. And… Continue reading South Beach Update: Hurricane season!
Goodness, Gracious, Great Gobbler Goodies!
This weekend is the annual Pack 303 Family Campout at Erwin Park. We always try to go once the weather is cooler. I think we achieved that. With an overnight low predicted to be in the upper 30’s, I’d say it’s cooled down just a bit. I’m still trying to be excited about sleeping outside… Continue reading Goodness, Gracious, Great Gobbler Goodies!