Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
When I was growing up we lived in New Mexico. We never went to the hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque but would see it on TV and sometimes even be able to see the balloons from our house with … Continued
4th of July Yarn Wreath
Thursday, July 19th I finally hung up my 4th of July wreath. What? I’ve been busy. The first week of July we were in New Mexico and the week before that was spent….doing something important. I’m sure it had something … Continued
New Mexico Vacation
The first week of July we hit the road for a family vacation with my parents and my brother’s family. Destination: Albuquerque, NM. More specifically the Hyatt Tamaya Resort just north of Albuquerque. These little cousins don’t get to see … Continued
A Stay-At-Home Mom’s Lament
Disclaimer: I love my home, my family, my husband and the roles of husband/wife/mom/dad we have grown into over the past 12 years. The thoughts below started taking shape in my head one very frustrating day as a stay-at-home mom. … Continued
Pool Noodle Lightsaber
I got this idea from Pinterest and knew this was for us. A lightsaber made from a pool noodle? Of course! We already have multiple toy lightsabers, wiffle ball bat covered in construction paper to create a lightsaber, toy sword … Continued
Strawberry Sherbet Rum Sipper
Right up front I’m going to let you know that I did not come up with this concoction myself. I saw it on Wistful Chef and knew I must make it. Go check it out for beautiful photos of strawberries … Continued
Strawberry Crepes
Over Mother’s Day weekend my mom brought her crepe pan and taught me how to make crepes. Had I known they were so easy to make I would have been doing this a long time ago. You don’t have to … Continued
A Prayer for the Nation
Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honorable way of life. Save us from … Continued
Oklhaoma Heat Wave
It’s here…we’ve all been dreading it…praying that maybe, just maybe, this year would be different…Oklahoma heat wave. The temps are predicted to be over 100 all week long. blegh. For me that means one thing…time to put up the clothes … Continued
Prairie Song, Bartlesville, OK
Looking for an authentic western town? And you happen to be in NE Oklahoma? Look no further than Prairie Song, OK, 15 miles outside of Bartlesville. Actually it’s technically in Dewey, OK but I’d never heard of Dewey before this … Continued