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My Blog about stuff – family, sports, travel, and cooking.
My blog is almost like my journal. I keep track of my kids’ various activities, from Taekwondo to Soccer to Band. I also spend time writing about our various travels, whether to family or one of the many soccer events we attend. You might also find a good recipe, or two!
I love Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday. Though there’s so much to do and prepare for, it really is a magical time of the year. This year was no exception. Getting Ready for Christmas Leading up to Christmas is such a busy time. Budgeting gifts, checking lists, watching our money…
This book was amazing. It may be my favorite so far. And I know I say that every time. But Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry was really gripping in a completely psychological way. It’s very similar to the other book I read by her called Saving Noah. It plays with your emotions 100% of the…
It’s after Halloween, but why not continue with the scary theme! This time, I chose Now is the Time of Monsters by A.G. Mock. And let me just say, wow! This was such a great book! We follow Cassie Kennedy, a mom to 5-year-old Bella Luna and a friend of Patricia Brewster. We learn about…
Here’s another new recipe I found on Facebook. I’ve had some pretty good luck with food I find there, and this was no exception. All 3 kids and Mike just loved it! It was such a hit, I thought I’d share the recipe…
There is a list that lives in your head at all times. Permission slips. Dentist appointments. When the dog needs shots. Who outgrew their shoes. Whether there is milk. The mental load is not just tasks. It is constant tracking. It is exhausting. Invisible Work Is Still Work Planning meals…
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 on Facebook. And though I’m not usually one…
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 students loved it! Plus, he aced the project. So, why not spread…
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 table was this poem, If by Rudyard Kipling. I read it in full, and it…
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 division! They ended up with 33 goals and only allowed 3. It’s a great…