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nourish: Enchiladas Verdes

Who would have thought a photo of a mess of a dinner sans the recipe would cause such an uproar. I mean a happy uproar of sorts. Sorry folks, I didn’t mean to tease you all yesterday. In response, I’ve spent some time today racking my brain, a task in and of itself and pulled … Continue reading →

Spring

Aside from the cataclysmic pollen levels of late, the arrival of Spring has been wonderful. For whatever reason, maybe because of the endless rain this fall and our long and painfully cold winter, I’m more appreciative of the green bursting everywhere and the rebirth of my perennials, Hostas and Ferns sprouting from under the pine … Continue reading →

Through Our Lens: Easter 2010

We spent our Easter in the North Georgia Mountains hiking and picnicking in the forest as a family. Nothing but simple fun, a backpack full of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruit, nuts, water, First Aide goodies and lots of laughs and smiles. Enjoy the photo story from our day and we hope, if you celebrated, that you had a … Continue reading →

Being An Only

An acquaintance asked about my brain tumor and how my husband and family were dealing with it. It was an entirely unexpected question and caught me off guard. I said that Paul was simply the right guy for the job and that he has been a stable rock with an optimistic heart. She then asked about … Continue reading →

Thievery

Before you start jumping to conclusions, our boys are not the thieves. I know it may appear logical to assume they might graduate into thievery after uttering lines like, “Big Fat Ass” (story here) and “Momma Said Knock You Out” (courtesy of LL Cool J), but no… we’re actually the victims.  A petty theft really, … Continue reading →

Checking In, Part II : When News Is Bad

Paul has asked me to post an update on the status of his mother, Helen. As you may or may not know, Helen has been in critical condition in a hospital in Connecticut for three weeks. What began as a Gall Bladder that needed to be removed, quickly progressed to Pancreatitis, extremely high elevated Liver … Continue reading →

Out Of The Blue…

We got dumped on and guess what? We liked it. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank SC Johnson and Ziplock for making A+ quality corrogated boxes! What else is a Northern family, transplated in the South, supposed to use for sleds? Funny thing is that the boys never questioned that these weren’t real sleds. Not sure what that … Continue reading →

For Those Who Just Must Know

Maybe it’s because I have two boys. Maybe it’s an undying curiosity and an inability to respect personal and private boundaries. Maybe I am too sensitive to the subject. Nevertheless, I am asked all the time if I want more children. If I want to try for “that girl”. I’m asked if three boys are … Continue reading →

Year End Trivia

Will your New Years Eve Party have one of these? There’s still time to run to Bob the Builders House and get materials. Let the festivities begin and I’ll catch you in 2010. CHEERS!   

Tree Hunt Beauty

Our annual Christmas tree hunt was a success today. Marching with the family, saw in hand, through fields of trees on the tree farm; we stopped and admired this tree. Burned and bare from a lightning strike, its beauty offered a stunning contrast to the lush green rows of trees.

Picking Your Battles

I had to remind myself this morning that some battles are not worth fighting. Cooper, bounding into my office in his underwear, announced to me and the dogs that he was ready to get dressed. I was thrilled with his initiative.  When I suggested that I would help him get the clothes, he responded that … Continue reading →

In Case I Forgot…

I am reminded that we live with boys when the soap dispenser is filled with toothpaste. Certainly makes for unsuccessful hand washing. Happy Friday.