Year 2010

Labor Day Apple Picking

We enjoyed our long weekend; DH and I had a nap every day. How amazing is that?!? Monday we went apple picking; only Macs were ready so these are just eating apples {or apple sauce}. Thanksgiving Monday our whole family…

Winners Call and More!

 Baby Heist I was recently introduced to Baby Heist a couple of weeks ago and have gotten some really great deals! We love Melissa and Doug toys. We know they are quality and worth it; but who doesn’t love to…

That Which Was Lost

Photo by Restso When Chloe was a baby, we bought her little diamond earrings. They’ve been gracing her little ears for 3 1/2 years now. The other day, one fell out while she was at my parents. I was sad…

A Big Boy

“I a big boy, Mom!” Yes, sweet John. I know you are a big boy. {Except in those wonderful, sleepy moments when you’re still my little John-John.} Proudly Submitted at*: Woven by Words, 7 Clown Circus, Wordless Wednesday, Mom Start,…

Pickled Beets

I enjoy pickled beets so this year when I saw a whole bushel for $8.00 how could I resist buying them? I’m in the canning zone and though I’d never made beets before, I was up for the challenge! A…

I Can Can!

My preserves so far. Or part of them anyway. They fill the cupboard Last year was the first year I attempted to preserve food for my family. I don’t have any sort of talent in that area but I purchased…

My Beautiful Legs

Photo by Prio Last Tuesday I was sitting at the clinic and in walked a lovely lady. She sat down and I couldn’t help but notice her beautiful legs; long, tanned, glossy, shaved and unmarred. I looked down at my…

Storybook Gardens

If you arrived here in search of my Works for Me Wednesday post, I’ll sum it up for you in three points right at the start: Before going to a destination; be sure to visit the destination’s website if they…

The Haircut

I’m a pony tail girl. Low-maintenance hair is my motto, especially since I became ‘Mom’.  A few years ago I had highlights put in; a panicked reaction to a grey hair. Anyhow, I was left with dry looking hair in…