It’s been difficult to write much this summer and the truth is, I haven’t really felt like writing. I’ve let funny moments go undocumented, just because. In some ways, I’ve felt like I needed some space this summer. Moods are such curious things. My kids are out at a hunter safety class tonight. [...]
Yesterday began early, very early. So early that I had to stop for coffee on my way out of town. I wasn’t going out of town, like in we’re headed for some sort of vacation or voyage or anything. I was just headed to a neighboring town to visit the community college. My daughter was [...]
Since I upgraded from a flip-phone to an iPhone, I’ve had fun with the photo feature. I think my phone takes better pictures than my camera. I feel like I’ve been silent here for a long time. It’s a strange feeling. Although I’ve been posting quite regularly, I don’t think I’ve been saying much. I [...]
I know some of you think that I’m real-life housewife of New York, glamorously lounging poolside while my children frolic in the chlorinated blue water, but in all actuality, when you’re used to this for seven months out of the year… and then you get temperatures that rise extremely close to the [...]
Hi friends! We’re deep in the heart of summer. I only have one outfit for What I Wore Wednesday. I’m sorry, but it’s been quite hot and I haven’t actually looked very nice. I changed my shirt three times already today. It’s really been that hot, but no complaints from me. I’m just glad I’m [...]
One week of summer break down and I’m in love with life, even though it has rained nearly every single day. Despite the great deluges and mini-floods rushing down the street, the sun peaked out a time or two and believe me, as soon as the clouds parted, we ran for the door. [...]
Shaving Cream Wars – A Party Your Kids Will Never Forget Warning: Heavy on photos. Allow a moment to load. As the last day of summer vacation approached, I told FringeMan I wanted to do something special for the kids – summer’s last hoorah. We decided on shaving cream wars. So I baked [...]
For two years my son has dreamed of Six Flags – the excitement of the ride, the thrill of the coasters, the sound of a thousand screaming children. Yesterday his dream came true. We arrived at Six Flags Over Atlanta before the park opened. It was a temperate one hundred degrees and the sun was [...]
By now you all realize that most Wednesdays I participate with the Pleated Poppy’s What I Wore Wednesday. Since I don’t have to dress for work, this is a bit of incentive to look nice everyday. Only, I think I’m in the running for Worst Dressed Participant. Is there an award for that? I sure [...]
Hello Monday! I’m actually liking you today, because… I am immersed in summer. I am at least three shades darker than January. Freckles have taken over my life. School, although only dismissed for one full week, is a distant memory to the kids. Sunshine, ice-pops, and chlorine detail our days. We can live like this [...]
Today is a two-part post kind of day. First part is What I Wore Wednesday and the second part is our trip to the zoo. Since I’m only showing one outfit, I thought I’d combine the two; however, I did get dressed more than once this week. I promise! Dress: Target (too long ago to [...]
Well, summer’s over, but it was nice when it was here. I guarantee we enjoyed two whole weeks of it. I have absolutely no idea what we’ll do when the kids finally get out of school. Maybe we’ll be snowboarding by then, or something. Hopefully something else, but you just never know. We did go [...]
Did you know I have coveted other women’s maxi dresses all summer? Yes, it’s true. I admit my sin before God and all of you. Maybe it’s the cool “maxi” name or the fact that maxi dresses make women look tall (translate lean) and somewhat exotic. Ok, maybe they don’t actually make you look exotic, [...]
I seriously have the best ever summer salad recipe for you. You are so gonna thank me after you make this. Understand I did not make up this recipe. That alone should give you confidence to eat it up. Recently I was at a friend’s house and she gave a bowl to someone sitting around [...]
Not to stray from today’s post before I’ve even begun writing it, but last Sunday my daughter dressed her sock monkey and took her to church. It’s kinda, sorta funny and yet a little bizzare all at the same time. ************ At this moment in my life, I’m hating Fiction Friday and it was my [...]
When I think of summer camp, visions of team sports, horseback riding, swimming, and muddy clothes fill my mind with bad memories, but today there are as many varieties of summer camp as there are flavors of ice-cream. Last year, my son’s history teacher sent us a letter saying she’d like to pay for my [...]
