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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!
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…
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 of all, the house looks amazing! Braden and Austin did most of the…
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 life, and the emotions that follow, such as anger, sadness, frustration, and confusion, are all…
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. But Braden…
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 their London flat to a country home called Larkin Lodge…
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 up to their strange old house left to her by her great-aunt who…