Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Back when I started making my own laundry detergent in the fall, I started brainstorming other ideas. Recently, my sister-in-law told me about a recipe for dishwasher detergent that she had just tried...
View Article...And the Fat Lady Sings.
This song by Bruno Mars sums up how I'm feeling right about now...As this posts, I am sitting in my last college class, presenting my research findings, and finishing my exit interview for my Ed.S...
View ArticleRandoms and Catch Up
Well, it's been an embarrassing amount of time since I last posted. It's funny...as I drive, I often organize and talk through posts in my head. Then, I get home and life hits and I don't write them....
View ArticleWhite Chicken Chili and Cornbread with Honey Butter
This is one of the staples in my house and my hubs favorite!!! White Chicken Chili with Cornbread and Honey ButterWhite Chicken Chili:3 cans Great Northern Beans3 cans no sodium added corn2 cans...
View ArticleAsparagus Tart
This is an easy and elegant dish and my contribution to this year’s Thanksgiving meal! I was planning to have more “progress” pictures, but Manwich wasn’t having it! JIngredients:2 bunches of...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
First off...Happy New Year!!!As in true fashion for me, it has been a while since I posted...even after I said I had all these ideas. Arg!Well, it's a new year and I have new ideas to actually keep...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 1/52
(Nikon 35mm f/2.2, 1/125, ISO 800) I love this photo because I can hear my little man's laugh just looking at this! (Nikon 35mm, f/2.2, 1/100, ISO 1600)This photo makes my heart happy! Without this...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 2/52
We have had a fun week, with the bonus of today (Monday) off for MLK Day! (Nikon 35mm, f/3.2, 1/1250 sec, ISO 100) I took my little guy to the park and all he wanted to do was arrange rocks on the...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 3/52
This week was a busy one, but the weekend was quite lazy.We had popsicles this afternoon and Finley wanted to wear my mom's old glasses. (They don't even have lenses!! lol!!) His "creative wear" always...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 4/52
Well, I'm a tad late on this one... :)This past week was pretty good, but with a busy weekend full of fun and friends!While napping at daycare, Finley pulled his socks off and decided to wear them on...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 5/52
We had such a nice weekend with friends! Here's a recap of all we did!!While my besties and I set up our photo (below), the guys called me over to catch a quick moment of Finley...playing in my car!!!...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 6/52
Well, this is late. Three weeks late, actually. haha! I think I made up for it with some fun photos over the past few weeks. I started a Lightroom editing class at the end of January and was hesitant...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 7/52
Ok, Two weeks late, but I LOVE these photos!A couple weeks ago, I found this recipe for Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Avocado, and Cilantro Vinaigrette on Pinterest. (Of course!) And it was DELISH!!!...
View ArticleChewy Gooey Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have been revising this recipe for the past several months and I think I finally nailed it! These are sooooo yummy and pretty healthy. The original version wasn't so much! I think my favorite part...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 8/52
This first photo is Finley's usual weekend attire....pj or costume of some kind, boots, and his police car. For those of you that know me, you understand why this photo means so much to me! He just...
View ArticleYear in Pictures UPDATE
No, I didn't quit...yes, it's been harder than I thought. I have several photos to post, but felt like I shouldn't post any until I had the two for each week. I have been in a little bit of a photo...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 9/52
Alright, late but better than never!!! :)Nikon 35mm, ISO 100, f/2.2, 1/2500 sec.I would like to try this shot again with a higher f/stop but was about to run down the street with Finely when I took it...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 10/52
Nikon 35mm, ISO 1600, f/2.8, 1/80 sec.The colors make me happy...and that mirror is a favorite antique I picked up at a market a long time ago. And a good hair day helps. :)
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 11/52
Swings are one of life's greatest pleasures! My son surely thinks so!!! Especially pushes by Daddy...he makes everything more fun!! :)Nikon 35mm, ISO 100, f/2.2, 1/2000 sec.Can't wait for many more...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 12/52
Ok, I think I'm caught up now! I will have to go back and count the weeks........My little guy fell asleep on the couch, which hardly ever happens. This means mama gets to work with the good ol'...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 13/52
This past weekend, we took our tot to spend the weekend with my in-laws. On our way back, we spontaneously decided to stop for a hike at Amicalola Falls. I love this place! It is where we went on one...
View ArticleYear in Pictures: Week 14/52
My boy has a best friend, who happens to be my best friend's son. No, that wasn't planned. :) Today they got to play together and had a great time hiding, playing drums, running outside, reading, and...
View ArticleCatch up...the past month's happenings!
Well, catch up once again!! :):)Here we go!Hide and Seek with Daddy!! Can't quite handle the anticipation!!! :) We went to the NCAA Tennis Championships in Athens, and Manwich passed out on the way...
View ArticleTennis love!
Well, if there is one thing my boy likes, it's his tennis racquet! lol!! It doesn't matter if he's "playing" tennis, golf, or just carrying it around. We went to watch Daddy play tennis today, and,...
View ArticleHappy 4th of July!!
Our 4th in photos........Best buds before the parade...He makes my heart melt! Getting lined up and hanging out with Grammy! Manwich wouldn't come near me since Grammy was there, haha!Waiting...
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