Jack is a HUGE popcorn aficionado. The boy simply cannot watch TV or a movie without begging for some. A long time ago - regular readers may remember - Stephanie taught me how to make "real" non-microwaved popcorn, in a... Read more →
Entries from June 2010
Well, it's official. Summer is here in Hampton Roads. It's freaking HOT, too - over 100º the last few days. Without AC in the car or house, well, we've been pretty dang miserable. I'm surprised it hasn't killed the pets.... Read more →
So in May, when the girlies and I were at the big Girl Scout recruiting event, Sophia entered and won a giveaway for a Moms' Night Out at The Body Shop. I was told to bring five or six friends,... Read more →
Snipped from our backyard. I think you will all covet my vase, yes? For more Wordless Wednesday photos, click here. Fin. Read more →
Ever since I read about this red potato and blue cheese tart on Smitten Kitchen a week or so ago, I have had those drool-worthy pictures on the brain. (And, holy cow, she has 106 THOUSAND subscribers on Google Reader.... Read more →
Check out Sunday Stealing here, if you want to play along! 1. What curse word do you use the most? I drop my fair share of f-bombs. 2. Do you own an iPod? Yeah but I hardly use it, since... Read more →
Saturday 9 is hosted by Crazy Sam. Link up with her here if you're playing along! 1. Do you believe that we will ever be contacted by beings from another planet? Ever is a long time... 2. Have you or... Read more →
Make sure to link up with Kailani if you've got a fun question for us today! Since I have been a busy little bee promoting Etsy shops and running giveaways over on my new blog, Fishing and Wishing, it's currently... Read more →
Friday Fragments is brought to you by the wonderful Mrs. 4444 over at Half Past Kissin' Time. Link up with her here if you're fragmenting today! ☼ Ahh, Friday again, already? It seems like you were just here. This summer... Read more →
Look at that posture! I'm so proud. ♥ On Monday, ten tiny ballerinas took the stage during the dress rehearsal for their big show the following day. Don't they look lovely? Chloë showed a tremendous improvement in Ballet over the... Read more →
The dad in question took this photo the night before His Special Day, and since it's so cute and I really have nowhere else to put it, here it is. That's The Littles, Sophia and Jack, snuggled up together on... Read more →
My First Vlog
23 June 2010
Check it out: Thanks for watching, and thanks again to Teachmama for the Flip minoHD camera! Fin. P.S. I know I'm really queer on this video! I knew it before Rob told me, but he confirmed it. LOL!! Read more →
Hangin' In There
22 June 2010
Bear with me, folks! I'm still here and have posts to make, but my camera batteries are currently dead and busy recharging. Between promoting the new blog and finding giveaways for you, having a fun Father's Day for Rob, Chloë's... Read more →
Lifting Them Up
21 June 2010
If you could say a prayer or keep good thoughts for Luke, Stephanie and Tim's son, I'd appreciate it. He's had some seizures and is in the hospital right now. Tests at 0700. I'll keep you posted. Thanks. Fin. Read more →
On Friday morning, I drove out to EBF Chesapeake to pick up Stephanie and wee baby Luke (who, at 8 months -8 months already!!!! - is really no longer "wee" at all) and carry them back to our house. They... Read more →
Click here to play along with SS! 1. The phone rings; who don't you want it to be? The B*tch From Hell, aka my former stepmother 2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart? Sure do,... Read more →
Crazy Sam is our hostess for Saturday 9 - click here to join in the fun! 1. When was your last train ride? Garsh, I think that would have to be November '04, when I was pregnant with Sophia, and... Read more →
Branching Out
19 June 2010
So the other day, I mentioned that I had started a new PR blog. I'm ready to tell you about it now. It's called Fishing and Wishing, and I know that's a silly little name, but I am seriously not... Read more →
Link up with Kailani if you're playing along today! My question for you this week is: What would break your heart the most, to find out your child did it? I'm hard-pressed to come up with a singular answer, since... Read more →
Whew. It has been a busy coupla days. Let's recap: Tuesday. Couldn't sleep, wasn't tired, so I stayed up all night. I was productive, though: I did the bills, worked the budget, started a new PR blog on Blogger (more... Read more →