John was beyond excited when he bounded off the bus a week ago to tell me that his class had nominated him to run for student council. When he was nominated by his third grade class, his teacher told him he was “too bad” and pulled his nomination. He was completely devastated and, quite honestly,… Read More
As a young adult that stood by in horror in a work conference room, crowded yet alone, as the unfathomable events of 9/11/01 unfolded, I find it hard to believe that fourteen years have passed. Fourteen years. It seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago. It was one of the darkest hours I have ever known.… Read More
A little while back I asked “How do y’all love to treat your teachers? And if you are a teacher, what’s your favorite little treat to receive?” And, as usual, y’all were full of bright ideas!! I’ve compiled those into a list and can’t wait to have this at the ready the next time… Read More
Good evening and welcome back to our Share Your Style party!!! This week at Dixie Delights I shared an update on my 40×41 bucket list, Elsa’s new Lilly Pulitzer collar, leash and tag, our fall football door decor and an autumn gathering of apple cider and cinnamon donuts. Each week one of your hosts will take a… Read More
I can hardly believe that fall leaves, pumpkin patch and apple picking season is upon us. Here in the South, it’s still pretty hot and muggy so it will be another few weeks before you see any pumpkins at my place. However, to ease ourselves into the swing of autumn, I did go ahead and set… Read More
It’s my half birthday today… an event that we strangely don’t celebrate given our penchant for random celebrations. However, I wanted to mark the occasion today with an update on my Adventure is Out There {40×41} bucket list! If you will recall, I spent my 39th birthday dreaming up a list of things I’d love… Read More
Little Elsa has just squirmed her way right into my heart. I know, I was really skeptical at first, but now it’s hard to remember life before her or imagine life without her. When I was recovering at home for days on end after my appendectomy, she stayed by my side day and night, and… Read More