Lots of good things have been happening around these parts over the last week or so. Construction on the main portico facelift and two new side entry porticos is complete, the paint is totally done, and the trees finally came down (much to the delight of a certain four year old). Here’s a sneak peek…… Read More
I do adore this first official holiday of the summer season! First things first, a patriotic sangria was the libation of choice… Patriotic Sangria – Mix together 2/3 each of sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. Stir until sugar dissolves. – Add a large 150mL bottle of red wine. I used a very cheap merlot. … Read More
With the school year drawing to a close and teacher appreciation weeks abounding, I thought it would be fun to do another round up some of the treats we’ve given to our teachers over the last couple of school years! A few of them even have free printables when you click on the link! High… Read More
The pollen is gone and the porch has been fluffed and readied for summer! The itty bitty shrubs we planted last year have knocked my socks off. I’ve finally had planting success…take that, black thumb! Would you believe I nearly dug up the hostas because I forgot I planted them and thought they were weeds… Read More
As cliche as it sounds, it seems like yesterday that we were loading up this little one for his first day of first grade! Yesterday ended a first place year in first grade and we rang in summer in style. The PCP was barraged by silly string as he exited the school bus and Mr.… Read More
Inspired by this darling idea, the PCP’s class presented Mrs. B with a book of High Fives for her end-of-year class gift at the Author’s Tea. It’s essentially a note pad of sweet thoughts from her students (aka “high fives”) with crisp $5 bills in between. I sent home letters and sent out emails… Read More
The PCP had his Author’s Tea at school earlier in the week. The kids serve punch and cookies and present to their parents the research projects they’ve been working on so very hard on these last few weeks. He wrote all about cougars (I know…I giggled at that too) and it just knocked my socks… Read More