We are staying. It is a really good thing for my husband and for our family. But part of me wants to go. So badly. It is not that I do not like it here. But I like it at HOME better. Parts of my mind try to tell me to believe this can be…
Please Don’t Take This Personally, Giada
Not too long ago we decided it was finally time for a new coffee maker. We are not ones to do the ole vinegar and warm water clean out thing (is that how it works anyway?) very often or ever so it had gotten kinda cruddy after many years of use. And even though I…
You Gotta Have Friends – Miss Elaine-ous Monday
There are times when I still wonder what we are doing here. You know, living in this particular town, away from our families and most of the people and things we knew for years. But then we have a “little” Halloween party (more on that later this week) and I see my kids with their…
Treasure Hunting
After visiting with my friend Claudia in Texas last month and spending some time on good ole Pinterest (although it’s not that old, is it??), I was inspired to find some things to re-do and re-finish. My friend had repainted an old bread box and a paper towel holder to look SO cute and she…
Long Distance Relationships (oh, and my Easter/road trip recap)
Sometimes I feel like I’m cheating on Texas with Louisiana. Like when I go back to my home state and remember why I love it so. And then as I return to the place I call home for now, and the fast-moving car carries me back over the state line, it’s like some sort of sordid…
Southern Livin’ (and kind of a weekend recap)
I was driving down a familiar road in town the other day and thinking how after almost two years here, there are still days that I’m surprised at the fact that we live in southern Louisiana. But as I looked up to the sky and saw the broad oak branches stretching over me I thought…
O Christmas Tree
I always LOVED helping decorate the tree when I was growing up. My parents have this awesome star tree topper that lights up and has an angel in the middle. I adore it because it’s a star AND an angel. I’m hoping my mother will “gift” it to me someday. For now, we have a…
One Year AND Nine Months
One year ago today we moved our life to Louisiana. Tim left a couple of days before and then I packed the boys in the car, left our good friends’ house, picked up my MIL and we drove away. Me, the boys, my MIL and the sweet baby in my belly. You know, the same…
Thanks For Teaching Me to Love Old Things Dad
Have you ever had one little thing just make your day? Or even your week? This happened to me over the weekend. Let me back up a little… I like old stuff. And furniture. Therefore, I like old furniture. I grew up with parents who decorated… um how shall we say… ? “Eclectically.” And for…
Nine Reasons to Like Lafayette, Louisiana
I discovered BlogTrotting when Maria from Bored Mommy posted about her hometown, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Here is my post about the city where we currently live. And if you are new to my blog – WELCOME! When my husband first came to me in the Spring of last year and said there was a good…