Derek and I made a decision a long time ago not to watch tv in Sundays. We sure don't criticize those who do because believe me we sure have wanted to many times. Just a personal choice that has worked for us. But last night was Super Bowl Sunday…and instead of watching, Derek and I put…

Tiffany and Callie hosted a delicious and beautiful "Mid-Winter's Eve" in January.  It was quite a feast (yummy!) and so exquisitely decorated with silver and sparkle and even candle holders made of ice!   Vanilla Bean FrappacinoChestnut Ravioli with SageAsparagus and Prosciutto Crostini with FondutaBalsamic Onion & Goat Cheese TartletPear Salad with Raspberry CremeScarlet Carrot Soup…

Me and Caleb are making our after dinner Sabbath-day treat. “pretzel hugs” They have to cool for a few hours, which will be perfect timing for after our taco salad dinner. Had uplifting meetings today at church. Am looking forward to a very busy, but productive week.

We’re here for the boys to take their music state theory tests. This is Caleb’s first time and Jacob’s fourth (I think). They’ve worked hard this year to get ready, especially Caleb who took a little while to ‘get it’. He got it though!! Hope they do well. Keeping Samuel entertained for the next 2…

It’s our first time here and I think I’m in love. At least now I know where the local Seniors hang out, so I can come hang out with my all-time favorite crowd. Fried catfish and a Seniors menu, my kind of place.

I cannot tell a lie – I am no longer at Olive Garden! I just left. Had lunch with my peeps! Talked about a myriad of things – solved only a few of the world’s problems, but whose counting. I’m always sad when these lunches are over. Raced home to try to beat the boys…

What fun we had planning sweet Shelley's surprise 40th b'day party this week!  Scott gave us the idea and the go ahead and Dana and I went to town dividing things up and making it happen.  Dana made these wonderful scrapbook boards with pics from Shelley's life – they were beautiful (as always) and fun…

The dining room table has turned into a conference table today. I'm about to start my fourth meeting here. Two with pool companies going over bids, two with PTA ladies hashing out the budget, bylaws, and standing rules. Very productive, I must say. But in the meantime, Maggie peed on a rug, so I put…

Samuel is here. He climbed out if his own bed half a dozen times tonight and wandered the house hiding from us. Each time we would find him and take him straight back to bed. Finally we put him in our bed with the command “go to sleep”. It worked that time. That was at…

Samuel and I are having ham and cheese quesadillas. We just got back from Kindermusik class with Ms. Jeanie. We’ve gone to her for music classes for 6 years -all 3 boys…she’s one of a kind and we love her. Off to make RS visits in an hour with Kim…it’s probably my favorite part of…