A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1. The truck. While everyone else in our nation was glued to their TV’s anxiously awaiting election results, we were up in Denver buying a new-to-us truck for Super Rockstar. Anyone who knows Super Rockstar knows how much he loved his last truck. I…
What makes America great? It’s not just one man or woman–it’s all of us. We are stronger and better together than we could ever be if we are separated. Let’s stop all the petty squabbling and remember that there is more that unites us than there is that divides us. We are–the UNITED States of…
A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1. It’s Sweater Weather and Barney is NOT Okay. My dog, Barney is pretty happy most of the time–except when it comes to wearing a doggie sweater. Nothing brings him to a pit of despair faster than when I pull out one of his…
It’s pumpkin carving time! But wait! As you are digging out those glorious pumpkin guts, be sure to save the seeds. You don’t want to miss out on a delicious snack that you and your whole family will enjoy. Just click the link to get to recipe for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.
A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1. We finished it! Long, long ago (back in May), we decided that it would be a “fun idea” to do a puzzle as a family (you can read that here). Oh. Have. Mercy. We were so young and naïve then. How could we…
I interrupt my regularly 5 Good Things post to instead share 5 Good Things About Our Country. With our presidential election coming up in just a few short weeks and all of the angst that typically surrounds it, I think we all could use a strong dose of remembrance of why our country and our…
A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1. The Zoo. It’s our school’s fall break and even though a lot of our favorite places to go are closed due to Covid–our zoo, thankfully, is open. We had to make reservations and wear masks inside the buildings, but other than that it…
I interrupt my regularly 5 Good Things post to instead share 5 Good Things About Our Country. With our presidential election coming up in just a few short weeks and all of the angst that typically surrounds it, I think we all could use a strong dose of remembrance of why our country and our…
Mmmm. Bread. All you have to do is say that word and you have my full and undivided attention. This recipe for Focaccia Bread is perfect for serving with pasta and soup or all on it’s own. Just click the link to get the recipe: THE Focaccia Bread Recipe
A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1.A day to myself. At the beginning of the week, I looked ahead and realized that my boys were only going to have 3 days of school and then be off for 2 1/2 weeks for fall break. I looked at my rather lengthy…