I love the landscape of the West. These pictures were taken (yes, while I was driving…long straight roads with not a lot of people on them…I know, I know) on my drive to and from my parents house outside of Durango, CO. I find the rock formations and colors so mesmerizing and interesting. We took…
Not necessarily to be enjoyed together, but they are my favorite ‘sauces.’ The wine (Casal Garcia Vinho Verde) to be enjoyed on a hot afternoon hanging out with friends and the TO DIE FOR Butternut Squash Sauce (from Dave’s Gourmet) is perfect over raviolis or tortellinis. And the kids love it. Ok, so this wasn’t…
Becoming a mom for me was a choice. I was very fortunate that when I wanted a baby it happened (and conversely when I didn’t want a baby, it didn’t happen!). Having children with Husband was a part of the deal that I signed on for when I said, “I do.” If it were not…
Here’s what I love about road trips. I love not being on a schedule. I love getting up and going when we get up and go. I know that I’m gonna get there. Don’t rush me. I’m rushed enough. On a schedule enough (or running behind enough). I run errands enough. I just want to…
I always believe that it’s good to reinforce the positive because then you’ll get more of it. Likewise (and you probably know someone like this), if you’re mopey all the time, most likely things are happening in your life for you have reason to mope. Sometimes I think we just have to make a conscious…
My husband is like Archie Bunker sometimes. He’s often a curmudgeon, grumpy old man and he’s not even 40 yet (NOT that 40 is old! Please don’t get me wrong.). Sometimes I think we’re polar opposites; he’s not big on socializing, he’s fiscally conservative and he holds his peace until he really has something to…
It first caught my eye when a librarian was putting the book back on the shelves. It was something about that beautiful, warm sunset gold color against a geometric design that reminded me of Frank Llloyd Wright and it echoed the only kind of stained glass that I am fond of. I just happened to…
I write to save my sanity and help me sort my thoughts and feelings all out. Often times when I write about my children, it’s out of sheer anger, frustration or confusion. Well this weekend was BigBoy’s 5th birthday. So I wanted to write about him and the complete love I have in my heart….
I don’t know if I’ve adequately explained thus far how much I love movies and books. They are completely my escape. I also love how both fuel my imagination. I’m canceling my Netflix account because essentially I get what I want from our local library. It’s free to rent movies (and music! I’m stocking up…
One of the great things about having my in laws here over Thanksgiving weekend was that Husband and I got to sneak away. OMG I had a crazy love affair over that weekend. And yes, my husband was there. It’s what made it so special. Husband & I have decided that if his parents are…
