Everyone enjoys a great love story, and this one is one of my favorites. Without it there would be no me! 🙂 Mom’s story her and Dad’s courtship: First encounter I was sitting in the library at Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, Alabama, with my brother David. It was January 1, 1957, during Christmas vacation,… [continue reading]
Our First Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and it always reminded me of my first Valentine’s Day with Jason way back when… We had been dating for just over four months. I was young and in love! Not only was it Valentine’s Day, but it was also a Friday, so I could stay out late… [continue reading]
Easy Microwave Fudge
Your holiday treat list is not complete without a batch of fudge, or two, or three, or… I mean really, is there ever too much chocolate? Fudge used to be one of those scary things to make. There were as many stories of fudge failing as ruining the turkey. When it comes to fudge, I’m… [continue reading]
Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town
Much has changed this year, but I am so happy that Christmas Town at Busch Gardens is back! It’s one of our favorite places for a winter getaway, and this year was no different. Busch Gardens Tampa provided me with 4 media tickets and a gift pack including two food and beverage sampler lanyards to… [continue reading]
Bean Burrito Casserole
Lately I have been taking full advantage of any quick and easy meals that I can put together. This recipe originated because I found these bean burritos on sale and bought several packages thinking they would be something for anyone to microwave and eat in a hurry. Well, none of us especially liked the burritos… [continue reading]
Laugh Worthy Happenings
When I handed my child the bowl of cereal, he looked at me skeptically and asked, “Is this with the chunky milk?” What? Who’s been giving him chunky milk? “Dad, do cows pee milk?” Thought that might just brighten your day…like it did mine. Ha! “I know why everyone is buying all the toilet paper,”… [continue reading]
Bullying
When I began to write about about my bullying experience, I stopped short after I read through my words. They sounded very bitter. Could I still be bitter about something that happened so long ago? I wouldn’t have thought so, but reading through my narrative, it was clear that I was. Funny how writing about… [continue reading]
Tomato Soup
Do your kids cook? I confess; I do most of the cooking around here mostly because I really enjoy doing it. I do, however try to get the kids helping in the kitchen on purpose. Here is a super easy kid friendly Tomato Soup recipe, that we found in the Southern Living Kids Cookbook and… [continue reading]
Off to College
I’ve had a difficult time wanting to write about Faith’s graduation. This year 2020 did its thing! At first her graduation and senior play were postponed. We were ok with that. The new dates, however coincided with new shut downs in our area. In the end, it was all canceled, and we couldn’t even have… [continue reading]
Lake Conroe Homeowners Sweetwater Condos
Condos have become our family’s favorite way to vacation. We rented one of the Sweetwater Condos! This 2 bedroom loft, in the greater Houston area, that sleeps 8 people for $349 for a week. Total. That included taxes and fees. You can too! It ends up so much easier, cheaper, and more comfortable than purchasing… [continue reading]