celebrating

eleven tomorrow

Geez. How did we get here? An eleven-year-old that fits in my shoes and no longer likes wearing bright colors is not something that you plan for… it kinda just sneaks up on you. I probably feel this way every year, but this age is the best. She is eager to “get bigger” but not […]

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in excellent order

The celebrating of my birthday begins today! It’s not till Monday, but birthdays are embraced with significantly more revelry than most other holidays ’round here. I’ve been content with no-fuss the past few years, preferring to idle in bed a bit late and letting the day just happen, but something feels really different this year. […]

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grade school love

It’s Valentine’s Day and although I am not super into the wining and dining version of the holiday that adults embrace, I am a HUGE fan of the grade-school version that brings together our love of crafts and food. Her classmates got a new variation on last year’s Mad Libs Valentines.  The little rolls from […]

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birthday do-over

My husband’s birthday was this past Tuesday and although it was a sweet and nice day, it felt a bit rushed between all the regular of work and school. We’re calling a do-over because this man deserves more rah-rah! I’ll be trying out a vegetarian pho in addition to pumpkin pie #2. Hopefully, my second […]

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