* Went grocery shopping on Black Friday (and I’m still alive to tell about it) * Went to the library. Ended up with 25 books, movies, and CDs * It rained a lot. I loved this * Wrote a couple book reviews (for another blog/website) * Nursed a sick baby * Wiped runny noses and introduced my daughter to “the… Read More

Soup No. 2: Broccoli Potato Soup from this recipe Adjustments: Instead of the sweet red pepper, I put in crushed red pepper. Mainly because a fresh red pepper is around three bucks. Red pepper gives it a yummy bite. No scallions either. I topped with real bacon bits instead of making bacon and crumbling. Also, I didn’t add the cheese…. Read More

*Got a major work project done that I thought was going to take me forever. Love when that happens. (and it had to do with spreadsheets. oh heavenly) *Had wonderful practice turkey day at mom’s house. It was great to hang with the family (even if most of the time I was working on afore mentioned work project) *Went semi-grocery… Read More

So. I have a goal starting Jan 1 — yes, I’m already starting “New Year Resolutions”, goals, “promises never intended to keep” (kudos to you if you know what movie that last quote is from…), what have you — that goal is to write my  husband love letters. I haven’t decided if I want to do 12 (one a month… Read More

I love quilts. I’m not quite sure when this love started, however, it’s now deep in my bones! One of the big reasons I love drafty old houses is because in fall/winter you can pile quilts on the bed and on the back of couches for random bouts of cuddles. The first cold snap hit about two weeks ago here… Read More

*Had fun girl time with a sweet girl. We watch While You Were Sleeping while chatting. *Got Elsie’s birthday invites made! Can’t wait for this little angel’s birthday. It’s going to be lots of fun. *Spent time with my little brother — in from the Navy… *Got some amazing family photos taken by the ever so wonderful Carl Hirst (who… Read More