Happy 13th Birthday Nate!

Dear Nate, I am still in shock...we have a TEENAGER!!! I can't believe that today you are 13 years old! Over the past few years, I've reminisced on the blog about how you came into this world. You can click on the links to read about Nate's grand entrance into the world that took place on ...

Back on the blog! And…Fun Friday Favorites

Well, it has been forever and a moon since I've been on the blog! I've missed you all immensely and it's so good to be back. Wednesday night, I woke up at 3 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. (I blame it on the delicious sushi and Chinese from our favorite place, Sushi House.) Anyway, insomnia ...

Weekend Recap: I might need to go on blood pressure medicine

We had a nice weekend relaxing and getting back into the groove of normal family life. With Hubby back from his elk adventure, we were all ready for some normalcy. And though I'd like to report that the bloody elk teeth lying on the kitchen counter (souvenirs for the boys from the elk Tom shot) ...

Over buying hot dog buns and the Rice Krispie shortage

You know what's interesting?  That EVERY SINGLE GAS STATION within an eight mile radius of me does not stock Rice Krispies.  I know.  Real world problems. Before I share about my Scotch-a-roo problems, I should talk about our supper.  In honor of Cinco De Mayo yesterday, we were going to have tacos for supper.  Because we ...