Both of the boys have “dreams” of becoming professional “youtubers” and have been interested in my video segments on the blog. Now, my content is certainly NOT what they plan to share one day (far far away) but it got us talking one night and we collectively came up with the idea to have them… Read More
When Mother was in town a few weeks ago we were out running a gazillion errands in the feels-like-summer heat and she said we’ve GOT to stop in Chick-fil-A for their new signature drink as we drove past. I hadn’t even heard about it but zipped right in to the drive through because it sounded… Read More
When I was unexpectedly left with three ultra ripe bananas and no trip in site to the grocery store, I had to get a little creative with my banana bread recipe. And boy am I ever glad I did!! This one was so moist and yummy and is my new favorite. Not to mention, I… Read More
After John finished his Walk of Honor at school, I rushed home to get ready for our own Walk of Fame and bus stop celebration! We’ve got a whole gaggle of kids, and moms and dads alike came armed with water guns, water balloons, silly string, bubbles, popsicles and candy. A full on battle ensued and… Read More
Well, it’s a wrap on second grade for the little one! He celebrated in a few fun ways the last couple of weeks of school… Writer’s Cafe We transformed the classroom into a beatnik style cafe and each of the students took the stage to read a piece of their own writing. Everyone wore black… Read More
I feel like we celebrated the end of 5th grade and elementary school for weeks, but every single bit of it was fun and sentimental and memorable! Field Day I was scheduled to work on John’s last field day but, given my news yesterday, I ended up taking the day to work at home so… Read More
What I’m about to share with y’all is the scariest thing I’ve written in the seven years and 2,370 posts I’ve completed since I started Dixie Delights. Today is my 19th anniversary as an employee of The Coca-Cola Company, and today is my last day. Deep breath. I have known this day was coming since… Read More