I seem to have caught it lately. My mouth is on overdrive, moving fast as lightening, spewing my thoughts faster than I can think them. This happens to me occasionally, but I haven't suffered from it in awhile. It's not even that I'm necessarily saying the wrong things or being … [Read more...]
The Amazing Birthday Cake!
My hubby asked me the other day what I wanted to do to celebrate my birthday this year. My response: Not plan my party. You see, I love birthdays. They remind me of wonderful celebrations as a kid and they've always been something a bit magical for me. Last year, I planned my own … [Read more...]
New Super Mario Brothers…Just Like Old Times
My husband's little brother has come to visit for the week and we're thrilled to have him here! He was sweet enough to bring us a copy of the New Super Mario Brothers for the wii. Tim, who was ultra-committed to getting projects done and being productive during Christmas break … [Read more...]
Ezra’s 1st Birthday Party or It’s Different the 2nd Time Around
We celebrated Ezra's 1st Birthday on Saturday. I definitely went more low-key this time than I did with Ella's first birthday. When she turned one, my mom and I bought tons of pink "1st Birthday" decorations and I agonized over every little detail. This time, it was just as … [Read more...]
A Leisurely Day (with an Ambrosia Salad Recipe)
First of all, thank you to everyone who sent me such kind messages about my Thanksgiving post! I woke up yesterday morning and my pie had set, we ate yummy cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and we had tons of time to prepare the remainder of our dishes (because the kids get up so … [Read more...]