To “Honey”, thank you for being our easy going, hard working, care giving, golf playing, algebra and physics teaching rock. It was a joy to spend the weekend in Savannah with you. The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him. Proverbs 20:7 To “Daddy-O”, thank you for nearly five decades… Read More
For our third college tour stop, we headed to a place that already holds a very special place in our family’s heart: Auburn University. Rather than making it a quick day trip, we decided to turn it into a little overnight getaway. And honestly, I was thrilled because I never need much of an excuse… Read More
Earlier this year, I shared the giant homemade cookie cake I made for New Year’s Eve. It was such a hit that I’ve now made it several more times, including for Whit’s golf banquet where it once again disappeared in record time. At this point, I think it is safe to say this recipe has… Read More
One thing we’ve loved watching this summer is how much John has embraced “adulthood.” I shared previously that he landed an incredible summer internship. As a sophomore, we were already so proud of him for earning the opportunity. Now that he’s a month into it, we’re even more impressed by how he’s handling this season… Read More
One of my favorite surprises from our Disney Destiny cruise came courtesy of Sister. A few weeks before sailing, she casually mentioned that I should pack my tiles. Naturally, I assumed this meant she had finally decided to learn and join my little obsession. I was wrong. Very wrong. HAHA! As it turns out, she… Read More
For May’s Pop In & Sip Awhile, we ended up rallying the crew and hosting our little open house on Honey’s birthday. Having a party for his 50th last spring was already a stretch for him. He has never enjoyed being the center of attention and is much happier quietly visiting with friends than being… Read More
I mentioned last week that we scooted off to a little Memorial Day cookout with friends and signed up to bring dessert. That ended up being one of Whit’s all-time favorite desserts and one he specifically requested for the night: Tres leches cake. Specifically, Ina Garten’s tres leches cake. And I truly believe it is… Read More