Oklahoma Staycation – Day 1
This year we opted to do another “Staycation”. Staycation is when you take off a week of work and hang at home, plan fun things to do that are nearby and try to have a vacation without the stress and … Continued
Mid-Summer Night’s Fun
One of the things I love about Norman are the artsy-fartsy offerings and the abundance of festivals and fairs. A couple of weeks ago the two joined together to create the perfect combo. Mid-Summer Night’s Fair put on by the … Continued
It takes a village
This week was Vacation Bible School at our church. This ain’t your Grandma’s VBS. For the past several years our church as been doing an “ancient bible times” theme. This year was Hometown Nazareth. Our fellowship hall was transformed into … Continued
Can I play your phone?
This is what I hear every time we get into the car…”Mommy, can I play your phone?” Now, I like playing Angry Birds as much as the next gal but I rarely have time to sit down on the couch … Continued
Community
Twenty years ago if I could look into the future and see my life now I probably would have been skeptical about my church life. My 16-year-old know-it-all self would have said to me:
Super Moist Banana Bread
What you’re about to read will change your life. Well, maybe not your life but it will change the life of any future banana bread you bake. This is a big deal that I share this secret with you but … Continued
Post Birthday Dinner
The day after Dear Husband’s birthday I made his birthday dinner. We went to one of our favorite Mexican restaurants on his actual b-day so he got two great meals in a row. Lucky us! Our menu: Grilled pork tenderloin, … Continued
We love you Shashu
On May 27, 2011 Shashu’s short life came to an end. He was only 4 years old, one of the sweetest cats I’ve ever known and I miss him.
Reflections on Addison – Part 6
Potty Training. Addison’s 3rd birthday came and went and much to my chagrin he was still in a diaper.