Some day, Eric and I want to own a house that has a view. A view of the lush countryside, a view overlooking a city, a view peering onto the ocean, or even a view surrounded by trees. (Not a view of our neighbors, as we currently have.) In the meantime, we…
School has started. For the teachers anyway. I forgot how hard it is to wake up early! Wait. Let me rephrase that. Having a child changes your perspective on early. I forgot how hard it is to get up earlier than early! And after a couple of days of getting…
I’m starting a new series called “Things I Love Fridays.” They’re going to be filled with things I love–a very simple concept. Some of them will be related to the kitchen, some of them just random things I love. So today’s “Things I Love Fridays” is about crayons, one 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…
My son turns one next week. I cannot believe how fast time has flown! It seems like just yesterday I was eagerly anticipating his arrival, and wondering if he would look more like my husband or more like me. For the record, I still don’t know. We are celebrating his birthday…
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…
This is the shortest post ever. And for that, I am sorry. I brought the cupcakes in to work yesterday and was planning on taking a few pictures with the fondant toppers, but after the third picture, my camera died. I was planning on taking a few, and that’s what I…
My dear friend Gary is retiring from teaching this year. I believe he’s taught 30 years. Wow. This is my 7th year and sometimes it feels like I’ve been teaching 30 years and sometimes it feels like I’ve been teaching 1. Such dedication he’s had with his students and in…
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