I spent last Friday night sipping on wine and tasting all sorts of divine chocolates with blonde AW. She brought over the treats as a “working dinner” to discuss her up and coming foodie blog and, I must say, it was quite likely the best girls-night-in I’ve ever had! The Mo’s Dark Bar (laden with… Read More
After hoards of you have advised me to add Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn to my must-read list, I finally took the plunge! And you were SO right!! Goodreads says: On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are… Read More
The PCP was a complete doll to be my date the club’s annual Young at Heart Valentine’s Dance. When I came down the stairs, he presented me with a sweet pink corsage, thoughtfully chosen with a little help from his Daddy. We dined, danced and talked. He opened the doors and used the very best… Read More
I’ve mentioned a few times over the last few years that I struggle with what to “give up” for Lent. So, instead of temporarily foregoing something that really only benefits me (ie. Coke or french fries), I will spend time each and every day during lent actually living Lent. Except this year we are all… Read More
We kicked off our Valentine’s Day at the wedding of (the letters) Q and U in the PCP’s classroom. It was a darling and elaborate affair that is a much loved tradition in Mrs. B’s first grade class. As the parents arrived, we were completely wowed by the pink and purple tulle explosion that surely… Read More
Since Honey and the PCP have baseball practice tonight and we have plans to dine on our fave Thai takeout late after the littles are asleep, we celebrated Valentine’s Day as a family over supper last night. I made the heart ravioli with pink alfredo from Costco (something obvi went awry with my sauce…don’t judge)… Read More
Tomorrow the littles will be thrilled to receive a box of chocolates AND money for Valentine’s Day! I found the little heart shaped chocolate boxes in the dollar spot at Target. I raided Honey’s wallet (why DID he have so many $1 bills?!?! :-) ) and coin cache and folded up a few bills and… Read More