You would have NO idea that Spring is still seven weeks away if you ventured on to my street. The Japanese magnolias are in full force And the azaleas are starting to pop out already too! But it still looks like winter in some ways… Except across the street at my neighbors, where the tulips…
Cookies are Always a good idea
I was feeling a bit of “mom guilt” since the kids and I never got a chance to bake cookies together before Christmas, what with all the traveling and such. So… we made some post-Christmas, Christmas cookies. Which I think was a stellar idea and we may do every year from now on since we…
The House that B,G & K Built
The kids did a gingerbread house with their grandmother while Tim and I were out of town. I kinda missed doing it with them but she also gave them complete free reign (which I am not very good at. ahem.). Anyway, I think it still turned out pretty well. We’ll just call it abstract, k?…
Christmas was good… as you can see.
I’m sitting here with a nasty cold, I think. I’ve been a little sick over the holidays and I’m guessing that the fact that I have not formally exercised AND have not been eating an ideal diet lately (oh my Mother’s Christmas treats are so good…) are probably not helping. Wait. I KNOW they are…
Our Christmas Card…
Just a quick Merry Christmas from me and my crew… Hope you all enjoy the holiday to the fullest. Much love,
It Really IS a Hellava Town!
New York City is simply amazing. For SO many reasons. But it’s extra amazing at the holidays. The hustle and bustle is even more so and there are festive decorations and lights and Christmas trees just about everywhere. I have SO many things to say and could go on for days (and MANY posts!) about the things…
Peppermint Bark (also known as my “Christmas Crack”)
I decided a few weeks ago that I would make some peppermint bark as part of the kids’ teachers Christmas presents this year. I found some cute jars at Big Lots and thought they would be perfect to contain my favorite Christmas candy. Anyway, I’ve had this stuff on the brain for a while now,…
Berries, Buds & Babies (okay, kids, but hey, they’re MY babies forever!!)
Christmas time in Louisiana can be is always pretty warm. I think the high temp today was around 76. Who knows what it will be on actual Christmas Day. I would guess 65. The camellias bloom in December and January, making it look almost Spring-like in the dead of winter. And the ONLY snowmen we…
Better Days
Today was a better day. We had a lazy morning and then spent some time outside in the nice, 68-degree weather this afternoon. Playing with friends, having snacks, taking a few pictures here and there. I made some “puppy chow” and well, chowed on it. That stuff is good. I may or may not have…
For the record, she did NOT sit in his lap…
I posted this photo on Insta.gram on Saturday while we waited in line to see Santa. Or I should say while my oldest son (the only one to actually approach, talk to and sit in Santa’s lap) and the rest of the family waited in line for him to see Santa. Bygones. Anyway, someone commented…