Happy 77th to our one and only Daddy-O! For nearly eight decades he’s been the steady hand, the quick wit, and the foundation of our family. He’s rescued me more times than I can count, cheered me on through every milestone, and loved me fiercely through it all. From fixing printers and pulling cars off… Read More
First things first: just like last year, I very carefully and thoughtfully packed for the move. A few items were instrumental in keeping move-in day smooth and stress-free: And, let’s not underestimate the importance of muscle power! These two cuties are high school friends, teammates and now pledges in his fraternity that showed up to… Read More
Sometimes the best projects happen by accident. A few months back, I stumbled on an old Tiger Chew canister in a little junk shop. I didn’t know what I’d do with it, but it felt perfectly “Auburn,” so I tucked it into John’s Easter basket. You can barely spot it peeking out in the photo… Read More
Of all the places we’ve dined at Disney, California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort remains firmly at the top of my list. The food is phenomenal, the service exceptional, and the views simply unforgettable. This is Disney dining at its absolute pinnacle. Perched high atop the Contemporary, California Grill celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients with a… Read More
This Sunday Supper was a total hit and not a scrap was left on any plate! I served up a hearty steak salad with the most flavorful balsamic roasted red onions and a generous helping of my favorite blue cheese crumbled on top. The inspiration recipe comes from Barefoot Contessa Parties!, but I added grilled… Read More
We all know what they say about the best-laid plans. Like last year, I had planned and shopped for all of John’s favorite meals to enjoy in the week before his launch. Over the weekend, we organized all of his things in the garage and borrowed Sister’s behemoth car to start loading. This year was… Read More
With Whit off to start his junior year, it was time to pivot from Wildcats to Tigers as John heads back for his sophomore year at Auburn! I had so much fun decking out the kitchen in all things Auburn. Orange and blue flowers filled my rose bowl, flanked by team shakers, a couple of… Read More