Slow Cooker Pork Roast w/ Harvst Root Vegitables
This roast hits the spot on a cold winter day. I love the sweetness of the apple cider plus the savory onion and herbs is a nice blend. 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped 2 … Continued
Toy Review – Hexbugs Nano
‘Tis the season for toy shopping. Addison has fallen in love with Hexbugs Nano. In the past we have had some Hexbugs (robotic cockroaches, spiders and various other insects). On their own they are just okay. Leading up to his … Continued
Family Photos
Two weeks ago we had a photographer come over and do some family photos. Breezy Winters (yes, that’s really her name) was a delight and did a fantastic job. Check out her website. Just in time for Christmas cards, new … Continued
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup
Soup’s on! It is officially winter weather (at least until this crazy Oklahoma weather decides we need another 80 degree heat wave 4 days after Thanksgiving) and that means soup, stew and chili are on the menu. This chicken and … Continued
Meet & Greet with Jeff Marsh – creator of Phineas & Ferb
Thank goodness I read my Macaroni Kid emails. It lets me know about all the exciting haps in my neighborhood. Last Saturday Fred Jones Museum of Art was having a screening of Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd … Continued
Does God tell time?
I grew up reading and loving C.S. Lewis. When I became an adult I still read his fiction for children but began to explore his inspiration writings for adults. One of the things that I love about Lewis is his … Continued
Happy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Wreath
Day 13…I’m thankful for Hobby Lobby and instructional videos on YouTube. I promised a new wreath post this weekend and a new wreath post you shall have. Quite a while ago my mom came to me with the Williams-Sonoma catalog … Continued
Pumpkin Roll
Source: Cook’s Country I’ve decided this week is the week of the pumpkin. Earlier this week I gave you the X-Wing fighter pumpkin, tonight it’s the pumpkin roll and this weekend I’ve got a pumpkin wreath for your enjoyment. Yes, … Continued
Roast Pumpkin Soup
Fall, er, winter is finally here! Time to make soup. This is my revised version of Roast Pumpkin Soup that I found in Martha Stewart a few years ago. Here’s what you need: 1 sm. pumpkin – the kind used … Continued
Birthday Balloon Wreath
Birthday weekend has come and gone at our house. *sigh of relief* To decorate for the birthday weekend I made a birthday balloon wreath to go with my birthday banner. A friend did this wreath for her girls when they … Continued