because everything tastes better homemade
The process of grieving is painfully long and the journey for many is still just beginning. Although words continue to fail me after this horrific event, I did want to share with you the wise words that my Pastor wrote last Friday… Pastor Ray Johnston’s response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School: Continue Reading …
Today was Caleb’s last day of kindergarten. He had a great year and loved every minute of it. Throughout the year Caleb enjoyed bringing his teacher goodies from our kitchen to so we thought we would bring Mrs. Jones one more treat to enjoy as she soaks up the sun this summer. Sunshine Cookies (Cookie Mix in a Jar) 1 1/3 Continue Reading …
I have a very normal life: husband, kids, school, church, homework, sports, cooking, cleaning, laundry. Nothing out of the ordinary, nothing unique and yet sometimes I can barely keep up. It seems that I have been in somewhat of a survival mode this past month, trying to catch up on the house and the laundry, trying Continue Reading …
These are the sugar cookies that I grew up on. My mom would make them every year along with Christmas Fudge to pass out to our friends and neighbors at Christmas time. They are the perfect Christmas cookie. World’s Best Sugar Cookies 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup Continue Reading …
I love Christmas! I love the Christmas season! and yet sometimes I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all… There is so much to do and only a month to do it all. My mom always taught me when I had a lot to do to write a list. My mom is a “list maker”, my sister Continue Reading …
On Caleb’s first day of preschool, I wanted to make him feel special. I wanted him to love school and even more I wanted him to love coming back home. Caleb has a good nose. He knows when his mama is baking. He notices when the house smells good. So when he walked in the door Continue Reading …
