Let me just lay it out on the table. Because I'm sure you've been wondering...Yes, my birthday weekend was lovely. Friday, I was serenaded by 19 sweet little kindergarteners as I walked into Maxim's class. His teacher had them sing "Happy Birthday" to me and it was pretty much 101% cute factor hearing these little cherubs ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Fashion, skin care (aka…anti-aging stuff), and fall food recipes
Well, it has been a delightful birthday week. I've spent time with friends and family, enjoyed some wonderful gifts along the way from very dear friends (think...some of my favorite things...Pumpkin Pie Skinny Lattes, Coffeesmith muffins, jewelry), I was able to work on writing, and actually cooked and baked this week. And that brings us to today. The ...
Weekend Recap: Homecoming and the Great Outdoors
It was a beautiful fall weekend and we enjoyed every bit of it. There's nothing like being in the "Great Outdoors". For starters, Friday was Prairie's Homecoming. I went to school to be with Maxim's kindergarten class as they watched the parade. Nate informed me that "You can go to the parade with Maxim. That's okay, ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Fall Fashion “must haves”, taco pizza, and time
This week I have been busy with starting up some Bible studies, running kids here and there, and we ate walking taco leftovers so much that I don't think I'll be able to make them for about a month or two. And now, time for my Fun Friday Favorites. I might add that next week is ...
Weekend Recap (a little late): football, faith, and family
I'm aware that this is a day or two late. But I was very busy over the weekend and my busyness continued on through yesterday. Friday was a busy day with volunteering at school and making and baking. I also enjoyed watching Nate as he participated in a skit at his school. He was to wear ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Fall is in the air…soaps, candles, lattes, and more
It actually feels like fall. Cool weather, sweatshirts being worn, and pumpkin spice and everything nice everywhere you look. I love it. Last Saturday, the boys helped me take down the Easter decorations. (Remember, I had my Easter Egg wreath still on our door? And the tulips and bunnies were put away, also. I have no ...
My Problems: Late library books and school pictures
Warning: If you are a Type A person, this post has the possibility of making your skin crawl. May induce intolerable feelings, frustration, stress, anxiety. Clarification: Though the title makes you think I only have two problems in life, that would be a lie. Here are just TWO of my problems... Yesterday the boys had school pictures. ...
Weekend Recap: Turtles go to heaven
It was another busy weekend at the Patterson house. Between birthday parties, house warming parties, Nate's first football game, and making applesauce...we were non-stop busy. But I feel like I should share with you about our turtle. And his departure from this earth and going to angelic realms of heaven. When they say to have faith ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad and a lot of boot fashion
This week, I have a variety of fun favorites to share with you. A tasty salad recipe that my mother-in-law has shared with me. (It happens to be Hubby's FAVORITE salad EVER.) And, if you know me well, then you know the fashion favorites listed this week aren't a real big surprise. Because if you know ...
Kindergarten lunch hour vs. fourth grade lunch hour
A few days ago, I went to school to volunteer and eat lunch with the boys. First, I volunteered and made copies for teachers, along with managing to get the copy machine stuck. I'm blaming it on the construction paper. (That stuff is thick, I'm telling you.) Then, I went to meet Maxim in the lunchroom to ...