Remember this little slugger? Well, after choosing to take a break from baseball to pursue other sports and then covid cancelling last spring, he’s been back on the field since last August! He was a little rusty, but after a lot of hard work, Big Hit Whit is back! This kid smacked one clear over… Read More
Last year I shared a first installment of our favorite meat free dishes for lent in this post: Well, it seems one thing we accomplished in the last year was getting comfortable with cooking seafood! I thought I’d share another installment of our favorite Lent friendly suppers from 2020. Garlic and Herb Roasted Shrimp It… Read More
I just finished up The Alice Network by Kate Quinn and loved every word on every page. It was emotional, suspenseful, perfectly tied to history and an overall winner in my mind. I loved the characters and felt sad to bid farewell to them in the end. 1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War… Read More
One thing I know about Ina, she likes her cocktails strong and fresh! (I still laugh when I think of her quarantine post with the giant martini glass.) We tried our hand at her fresh whiskey sours and they check both of those boxes. I will say they are a tad too strong for me,… Read More
We eat so many soups and stews in the chilly months. I can hardly keep track of our favorites and really should create some sort of index for myself. This Mexican Chicken Soup was absolutely delicious and quick enough for a school night. My family gobbled it up and we were all thrilled that there… Read More
We were thrilled that cotillion for the sixth grade class carried on in 2021! Yes, there were absolutely modifications, but it was still a wonderful experience. There was no parent night this year, so Whit cheerfully posed for a pic in the living room. How is this young man my baby?!?! The program is four… Read More
One thing I’ve mastered in the last year is the at-home mani pedi! As much as I used to love having them done, I actually look forward to putting on a show and doing them myself. My favorite polish is the Essie Gel. You can find it at Target and just need the color and… Read More