By our house there's a park--a rather cool park. And by this rather cool park is a fire station. And for months, Lil W and I would walk right past that fire station for an afternoon of fun at the "cool" park. No issues. No drama. Just a Mom and her boy, at the park. Did I mention this park has shade? But then, one day, somethin[...]
Here’s the thing about this love story of ours. It’s long. And drawn out. And mushy gushy. And even a bit cheesy. But it’s true. And I’ve decided to take my time writing it, capturing all the special details of those moments I never want to forget. So if mushy-gushy, cheesy love stories aren’t your thing, I totally get that. J[...]
Remember the Gourmet Dinner Club I told you about? 12 girls, partnered up with a pal, to create and serve a delicious, gourmet meal for the group. It was our turn a few weeks ago. And here are the photos from the evening. Recipes to come. We held the dinner on my Mom's back patio which overlooks the lake by our house. The jar cente[...]
Sawyer Blakey Stock to be exact. Sawyer because it just feels right. Blakey, because it is a family name with special meaning to us. And in only 36 days, I get to give my baby boy a big Momma kiss. It hardly seems real--eeep, I'm excited![...]
My dear friend and neighbor, Abby, taught me how to make this lemonade last week--and well, it rocks! This is Abby, and she is going to help me teach you how to make it too. BTW: We like Abby a lot. Ingredients: 1 Cup Lavender Syrup (see recipe below) 1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 Cup Chilled Water for each glass French Lavender[...]
DISCLAIMER: the theme of this post started in one direction, and then somehow it got lost and a bit confused along the way...until in ended in exactly what it is now---my chaotic thoughts. Thoughts of a Mom who is overwhelmed with happiness and excitement at the impeding arrival of her second baby, but who is also freaking out. Bottom l[...]
I assure you this is not becoming a food blog. But ever since I started feeling better during this pregnancy, and as I'm nearly finished with my third trimester, it seems all I can think about is food. Food. Food. Food. My second chin can confirm that this is, in fact, true. That being said, I've discovered my new all-time favorite past[...]
