After months of anticipation, Onyx Storm finally landed! This is the third book in The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. You can read my recap on the first two books here: Fourth Wing & Iron Flame. Honey and I listened to Iron Flame Part 2 on a long drive to Orlando last month to catch… Read More
We did a quick night at Grand Floridian before sailing away on the Disney Treasure last week so Whit and I were excited to try 1900 Park Fare breakfast for the first time in ages! This is an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet at breakfast and dinner—with visits from some favorite Disney Characters. A Stylish Setting1900 Park Fare… Read More
I’ve dog-eared a few dutch baby recipes over the years but always seemed to forget about them. I was perusing one of my favorite Ina cookbooks and realized I had all of the ingredients on hand. This one came together SO quickly, puffed up beautifully and was absolutely delicious. Serve it hot out of the… Read More
After setting up our group and teaching the crew the game last month, we had our first evening of mahjong last week and it was a huge success! I already had Valentine’s touches up around the house, so things felt festive. We had 16 players and set up 4 tables – 2 in the den,… Read More
Marme and Daddy-O were in town last week for all the grand events – Whit’s orchestra concert. Jay’s play and Cee’s dance. Between all of our goings and doings, the only evening we could get the nine of us together was Superbowl Sunday. Mother and I made a taco bar and we enjoyed our best… Read More
I’m only two months late in sharing this but our fourth driver in the house clocked in for duty in December! I share it now because this blog serves as a little memory book of my family’s milestones and I don’t want this one to get lost in the shuffle! I can hardy believe it,… Read More
I’ve wanted a rose bowl for YEARS! I’ve eyed the verrrrry pricey Lismore one but never could bite the bullet on the price. She saw I bought one on Amazon recently and called me to say “return that”, promising she would “find” me one. Well, I was just thrilled when Mother arrived last weekend with… Read More