Pura Vida Costa Rica
This way to Costa Rica This week Dear Husband and I returned from a 10 day trip to Costa Rica. We went with our church for a mission trip so it wasn’t exactly relaxing but it was amazing none-the-less. We … Continued
Backyard Camping
There was a time in our lives when Dear Husband and I enjoyed camping. We acquired all sorts of cool camping gear and secretly admired ourselves in our REI backpacks and hiking boots. Then we moved to Oklahoma were it … Continued
Subtractive Art for Little Hands
According to our art teacher at Scissortail School of Art, subtractive art is when you take something away from the art and the absence becomes the focal point. According to me its more of a stick something on, paint and … Continued
Roast Cauliflower on the Grill
One of the things I love about summer is the grill. It keeps me from having to use the oven and heat up the kitchen, it cooks quickly and everything is so delicious. Roast cauliflower could not be easier. Run … Continued
Book Review – The Poisonwood Bible
I don’t know why it took me so long to pick up this book, but I’m so glad I finally did.
5th Annual Big Girls Tea Party
It’s that time of year again, time for a big girls tea party. Each year BFF and I like to have an end of year party for the 5th grade girls in our church. 5th grade is such a tender … Continued
Mango Mint Sorbet
Summer vacation is here and it’s time to bust out the frozen recipes. Last week I found inspiration in the produce section because mangos were on sale 3 for $1. Yes! The mint is coming up in my herb garden … Continued
The Helpers and The Lunatics
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” … Continued
Teacher Appreciation Banner & Last Day of School
It’s the last day of school and like a bad mom I forgot to take a pic as Addison headed out the door. I blame it on lack of coffee.
Love Wins even in a Tornado – Moore Tornado Relief
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that Oklahoma has experienced two consecutive days of tornadoes. Shawnee on Sunday and Moore on Monday. Moore has been absolutely devastated. Dear Husband and I could hardly tear ourselves from the … Continued