I love autumn. It’s one of my favorite seasons. And what I love about the Pacific Northwest is that we have a beautiful fall, full of color and crisp, clean air. This is one of the fantastic views from Matthew’s room: And I know I’ve said this before, but pumpkin…
I have a problem. Maybe you have the same problem too. When I bake sugar cookies, to decorate them, I bake too many. And most of the time I don’t feel like decorating 30+ cookies. (Not only does my hand cramp at that point, but it takes up most of my afternoon.) Usually,…
Owls are the latest rage. Didn’t you know? Just go in any department store (in the children’s section) or baby store and you’ll see them. They are all cute and cuddly and come in many different shapes and sizes. (I apparently missed this bandwagon when I decorated my son’s nursery last year. …
Can you believe that I’ve never had a Baby Ruth candy bar before? Where have I been? Well, let’s not go there. I have no idea why now, at age 31, I finally tried one, but let’s say that life will never be the same. Are they out of this…
My son got his first haircut yesterday. It was a big deal. Well, a big deal for me anyway. We went downtown and visited the same barber who gave my husband his first haircut. My in-laws were there too. We made it a family affair. But my son, who is almost thirteen months…
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies have always been one of my favorite desserts. Growing up, my mom used to make these often and I loved having them in my brown bag lunch at school. It was a small, loving gesture, but none the less, it made me happy (even when I was jealous of…
We’ve been anticipating this day for some time, and now it’s gone. My baby is moving from an infant into a toddler. And while I’m excited about it, it does make me a little sad. Pretty soon he’ll be going to school, and before you know it, he’ll be off…
No, not the first decorating class where I was a student. The first decorating class where I was the teacher. I already knew I liked school and teaching, (that’s why I became a teacher for my professional career), but when you combine it with a hobby you love…wow, great things happen! I hosted my…
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