November was a whirlwind of busyness and celebration! From soccer games and tournaments to tryouts and school functions, we were pulled in all directions. But we didn’t let that stop us from celebrating. The Thankful Pumpkin I saw this project…
Braden had a project for school. He needed to bring something that represented the Victorian Period. He chose a food: Victoria Sponge Cake. This is new. I’ve never made this before. But it turned out great, and apparently all the…
This will sound so odd, but I took a picture of a poem at a Jimmy John’s in Texas. We were there for a tournament and took a short break to grab some food in between games. Just above our…
Well, soccer is in full swing! Austin’s outdoor team may be winding down, but that didn’t stop them during a tournament this past weekend! The Vipers ended their outdoor season with a 3-0 victory, capturing 1st place in their age…
What a great Halloween we had! Besides Christmas, Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love decorating, making our house as spooky as possible, and helping the kids pick out glorious costumes. And this year was one of the best. First…
It has been a tough few weeks. We are going through a reorganization at work, and some friends and colleagues have been let go. It is a lot to process. Reorgs are never fun, but they are a part of…
I love Freider McFadden books. They’re easy reads, perfect palette cleansers after heavy books, and have great twists. The Intruder was no exception! We’re wrapping up the Halloween season, but I still have some ‘scary’ or ‘thriller’ books to read.…
Yeah, I’m still sticking with the haunted house theme. I can’t help it. It hasn’t steered me wrong yet. And We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough was no exception. We start with Emily and her husband, Freddie, moving from…
Well, I’m sticking with the haunted house theme! It really is the perfect time of year. This time, it’s The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates. We start with Adrienne and her cat Wolfgang in a taxi cab pulling…