Fun Friday Favorites….BLT Dip recipe, fashion, and Valentine’s Day

Hello friends, Before I begin this post, I know our hearts are so heavy with the tragedy that took place in our nation. My prayers are with the families and community of Parkland, Florida. I pray for God to help the families, the community and our nation and I pray God will protect our children, the ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Kittens, fashion, and family

Greetings my dear leprechaun-o friends! I hope you are sporting some manner of green to ward off the pinchers today. :) I've chosen to start celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a bowl of Lucky Charms. I know. Party animal. We've had a wonderful spring break. It's been a nice week off from school and having no ...

It’s Valentine’s Month…start this idea TODAY!

Yippee! It's February!! A new month! And just a little closer to spring! I wanted to share something easy that you may want to do in February. We know it's Heart Month...Valentine's Day is approaching. First up. This. Give praises to your kids and spouse by writing them on paper hearts! Listen. It's February 1st. You've got time ...

Fun Friday Favorites: Yummy Christmas recipes

You guys. I can't believe in one week it will be Christmas. ONE WEEK. I repeat...ONE WEEK. Eeeeeekk! I have a lot of wrapping to do! The boys were down and out with the flu bug this week, so not one ounce of baking was done. But we did watch our fair share of Christmas movies. ...

Giving thanks at Thanksgiving and always

Well, hello dear readers! It has been too long! And tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Bring on the  green bean casserole, mashed potatoes & gravy, appetizers, pie, and rolls. Oh, and the turkey. (Can you tell I love me some carbs??!!!) Many things have been consuming me, with writing my book proposal at the very top of the ...

Weekend Recap: Deer hunting and Charlie Brown’s new movie

We had another busy weekend with both of the boys having basketball games, looking for some new living room furniture, meetings, and that's just a few of the things that were on the Patterson calendar. YIKES! I feel the need to share some news. I heart Charlie Brown. No, I haven't always loved him, but the ...

It’s been a little quiet on here

Hello? Hello? Is anyone there? Ah, yes. Thankfully, you are, dear friend. You, my friend, are SOLID. We are SOLID FRIENDS. No fair weather friendship here. Thank you. It's been quiet on here, but I can explain. First. Let me begin by sharing what we've been up to lately. Last Friday, I helped with Maxim's party at school. ...