We just finished carving pumpkins last evening. I’m guessing many of you did too since Halloween is upon us. Don’t throw away those yucky pumpkin guts just yet. If you are willing to get your hands a little messy and spend just a few short minutes you can whip up a healthy and…
It was a cold, rainy morning. I drove to the abandoned building with a sense of foreboding. Getting to my destination was necessary to complete my mission, but I couldn’t shake the ominous sense of dread. I pulled into the parking lot, took a deep breath and braced myself against the misty rain and made…
As Halloween approaches, we have developed a few traditions around our home–decorations around the house (not too scary), purchasing new costumes (this decision is usually made around 4th of July), carving pumpkins (of course) and making sugar cookies. I know what you must be thinking–“sugar cookies are for Christmas time.” Don’t worry–…
This past couple of weeks have been hard. I got the bad news that my Aunt Pat–who had been battling cancer–lost the fight. Grieving her loss has had me thinking a lot about my family. These are the Floyds (a good portion of them anyway): This is my family and my heritage. The…
In a galaxy far, far away…deep within the recesses of Super Rockstar’s imagination–our two boys dream room came to life. If I haven’t told you before–I have an amazing husband. Super Rockstar not only is a great singer, but he is also an amazing husband and an incredible Daddy. Since becoming parents–I won’t lie–we have…
As an adult, I have learned that change is inevitable–but, I have to confess I still fight against it like a two year old throwing an epic tantrum. When I find something that I enjoy, I want it to last forever. Fall is one of those things I enjoy and it has finally arrived…
Meet Barney. He is 7 years old and is just about the cutest and sweetest thing we’ve ever encountered. His former owners were heartbroken to not get to keep him any more, but apparently Barney has gotten a bit more vocal this past year and their…
Does anyone still do Spring Cleaning? I know I’m a little late to the party–seeing as spring ended long ago and summer is almost over. But, I was just wondering if this was still a “thing” we all do or is it just another something I feel compelled to do and then feel like a…
I don’t know if you can see it clearly in this picture, but above the USA imprint–the leather pouch says C 4. One letter. One number. It’s imprinted on a cute little leather pouch my son, Morgan, got to make at a school camp he went to earlier this week. It might has well have…
Oh! The smells, the decorations, checking things off my list, the euphoria of new things, and the hope of what is to come! Is it Christmas? Noooo…It’s BETTER than Christmas! It’s BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! I know, I know. Some of you out there are weeping big ugly tears because your precious little bundle is…