I am late to the Downton Abby train, but I have jumped in with two feet. Several of my friends have been watching for the last two seasons and encouraging me to join them. I knew I would like it, but felt so far behind that I wasn’t sure if I could really catch up. …
Photo Friday
Photo Friday – AHHHHHH! I am away with some girl friends this weekend scrapbooking at Seabrook, WA. It is this cute beach community where friend own a house. It will be a great weekend filled with laughter, drinks, fun and friendship.
My Mom’s Stew
My friend and I were chatting the other day about the meals that our mothers would make when we were children. Some were delicious and others not as good. One of my mom’s specialties and request when we would come home from college was her stew. It is hearty, warm, delicious and feels like home. …
Ten Random Things
About a year ago I put together one of these posts as a guest post for a blogger friend. I thought it would be fun to do another one. I am loving Instagram. I only started using it in September when I moved to an Android phone. I am actually doing a Project 365 (one …
Recovering
The next four days are about recovery for me after a great holiday with lots of family in town. We have had a busy few weeks and now it is time to get back to reality. I will be recovering… My house from Christmas, between decorations, presents and visitors our house is a bit cluttered. …
Oh, My Heck
I am feeling crazed like I am sure most of you are with Christmas week right around the corner. My friend Jenni loves to use the phrase “Oh, my heck” as a way of accentuating her stress. So in honor of Jenni here are my “Oh, my heck” stresses right now. There are only 27 …
Gravy Poem
Today is Thanksgiving Such a wonderful day There are so many things I would like to say The homemade gravy is My favorite part of the meal I know to many It just does not appeal You will be surprised To see my plate so full This brown elixir on top of all Spooned out …
Being Thankful
With all the highs and lows of this year I am really thinking about what I am thankful for and what is important. It is always good to take a step back and remember how lucky we are, especially at this time of year. So here is my list for which I am most thankful …
Mom Or Mama?
Are you a Mom or a Mama? Most moms have a strong opinion and are either one of the other. I was always a Mom and never wanted to be called Mama, until Will changed all of that. Will calls me Mama a lot. Sometimes he calls me Mom, I think because that is what …
Organizing My Office
My office is the catch-all room for not only for my work, but also for crafts, sewing, scrapbooking, school supplies, household management and computer electronics. Each time I get it somewhat organized it only lasts for a week or two. For my birthday I asked for a professional organizer to come and help me get …