A good day in my book consists of quality time with my favorite people and/or time spent doing any one of my favorite things. On this windy February Sunday, I got to partake in a few of my favorite pass-times… baking, photography, writing and gardening. It was a good day. 🙂 I’m sure I’ve mentioned … Continue reading
It’s been 3 years since I’ve written. 3 years. I hope I remember how to do this. 😉 4 years ago this past June, I searched the inter-webs for a Mobile Groomer. My gentle-giant of a cat Andy, weighing in at 18 lbs needed a good grooming and my vet office at the time would … Continue reading
I know what you’re thinking, Prune Cake!? I thought it as well. Shoot, I’m still thinking it. This post however is less about the recipe (though I welcome those who want to give it a try to do so and let me know how it is!) and more about family, friends and memories. 🙂 My … Continue reading
On my actual birthday I wanted to go shooting. So an afternoon spent with my dad at the gun range, it was. To end my birthday week however, I wanted to do something a little more girly. A cookie decorating class with my long-time friend Nicole and sister Laura sounded perfect! A few weeks before … Continue reading
Remember class field trips? The excitement and anticipation of exploring a new place. The breaking free of the monotony of sitting behind those tiny little desks in those uncomfortable plastic chairs. The stuffy and uncomfortable bus rides. The bag lunches. I’d like to say I have many fond and vivid memories of them but the truth is, my memory, … Continue reading
Isn’t it funny ladies how when we’re young, we hear comments along the lines of being like our moms? This at a time that our appreciation level for our mothers isn’t quite what it should be, therefore we can’t even fathom the thought. Be like our moms?! Pfft.. seriously!? Never!! Well. I’m here to say, in writing, that I am very much like … Continue reading
Over the weekend, I had the great honor of celebrating a very special woman’s 91st Birthday. Yes, you read right, NINETY-FIRST Birthday!! Our very dear family friend Adeline turns 91 on November 1st and every year we celebrate with a birthday luncheon hosted by none other than the birthday girl herself. 🙂 The women who gather … Continue reading
When I was a little girl, the first thing I’d do when walking into my maternal grandfather’s house, was run over to the dining room and open up the cupboard door of his hutch to breathe in the sweet aroma of York Peppermint Patties. My grandfather’s candy dish was always stocked! Of course, I’d usually have to wait … Continue reading
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