Okay, so sometimes it is the little things in life that make us smile…  It is November, and the temperatures are currently hovering around 90 degrees. :(  So, today, I am thankful for the Red Cup. :) Yes, it is frivolous, and silly…and caffeinated. But, it makes me smile…   (What are you thankful for today? Hop on …
Welcome Back Whiteout
The highlights…  Phoenix Coyotes “Welcome Back Whiteout”  Sadly, or maybe not, depending on how you look at it, the Coyotes lost to the Blue Jackets,  2-0.  I am not a Coyotes fan. I am a Kings fan. Yes, I know that is a dangerous statement to make in Coyote territory. But, it’s true. So, I find myself a …
Just the Essentials
I saw this amusing little tidbit this morning, on Elle’s blog: “…According to John Tesh and the People Who Do Studies On Inanities Like Women’s Purse Sizes, a woman’s purse should not weigh more than five pounds. Or she risks back injury.† Well, let’s see…  This is my everyday “summer†purse:   It is simple, washable, and …
All In A Day’s Work
It has been a busy day around here! But, well worth it!!  Last week, I mentioned that we had purchased several gallons of paint (in three different colors). Well, the buckets have been sitting in a back bedroom since then…untouched. I kind of wondered how long it would take us to get around to doing something with them…it only took …
How to Make A Cappuccino
One of Hannah’s favorite things to do at Grandma and Grandpa’s house (and probably one of Grandpa’s favorites too) is to “help” Grandpa make coffee (cappuccino). She has watched him very closely, so she knows exactly what to do to make the perfect cappuccino. And, I have a sneaking suspicion that if we actually let her try, she could probably do it all by …