I wash my hands, use hand sanitizer, and then wash my hands some more. I went to get my flu shot this year, and I never, ever touch a public restroom doorknob. I tried, but it got me anyway! I have been feeling pretty lousy the past couple of days, and I’ve ended up spending a lot of time plopped on the sofa watching these tulips grow. Did you know tulips continue to grow even after they have been picked? […]
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I can never seem to get enough of fresh pine roping at Christmastime! One of the cottage style homes down the street from me drapes it across their white picket fence adorned with red bows and it looks classic and beautiful. It is one of my favorite outdoor holiday decorations for sure. My dad picked up a bunch of fresh pine roping for my mom and me at the big box store. I was so excited to drape it […]
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Christmastime without our two year old teenager puppy is just not the same. Our family is trying really hard to find our smiles and allow some happiness back into our home. It’s a little bit better when we are all out of the house and aren’t having that feeling of something being missing. It is dreadfully quiet so we have been trying to play more music and clown around some. That crazy Derby energy and enthusiasm was fun to have […]
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The holiday madness has begun! The shopping, baking, decorating, and of course the crafting are all in full swing. Did I mention the shopping? I have certainly been doing my part in stimulating our economy! As much as I love to shop for gifts I happen to love making things even more. The kids and I have been holiday crafty crazy since they were just tiny little guys. We made candy covered Christmas trees and glittered coated stars, paper chains […]
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What’s that they say about a woman being able to change her mind on a whim as often and whenever she wants? It’s her prerogative — I think. How many times does she get to switch things up before the innocent indecisive behavior starts to look a little coo coo? Well for my sake I hope it’s at least three or four! Shall I go through the colors of the dining and living room hopefully for the last time, picking […]
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