The ladies were back together in 2024 for our Moms Merry Little Night Out and Favorite Things Party. My favorite mom group dressed up in the jammies and comfy clothes, brought a “Favorite Thing” for a gift exchange and enjoyed food, cocktails, friendship and fellowship. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas felt short this year… Read More
We enjoyed celebrating Whit’s 16th birthday in so many ways over so many days! On his actual birthday we dined at Wagyu House. It was a unique experience and a fun find by the birthday boy! John was sad he didn’t make it home for dinner (he had a final from 4-6PM) so we waited… Read More
We celebrated Whit’s sweet sixteen with friends in a Happy Feet Happy Birthday celebration last weekend! I turned the back yard into a penguin paradise for our penguin loving teen. Back when we celebrated John’s SUPRISE sweet 16, Whit looked me straight in the eye and said “Do not ever do this for me. I… Read More
I never much cared for the Thanksgiving birthday until I realized I’d have a good chance at having my boy home to celebrate with him for a few more years!! He slept over at his best friend’s house, and told me they celebrated at midnight. When he returned home, I had a few of his… Read More
I have the good fortune to call the beautiful KD my friend, and was thrilled to spend a rainy Tuesday in Georgia celebrating her 40th birthday over a stunning lunch at Swan Coach House. I was simply a guest at this celebration but had to share what the hostesses beautifully and thoughtfully put together for… Read More
When John popped into town earlier this month, he requested bagels from his favorite local shop. Whit added blueberry muffins to the menu, which I made earlier in the week. Since I didn’t have to cook Sunday breakfast, I made it cute for his Sunday morning send off back to Auburn. We love having this… Read More
An old favorite is making a comeback tonight when Whit has a few friends over – our Bloody Shirley’s. This couldn’t be easier – grab some bottled Sprites and put them on ice. Then serve grenadine in these syringes. (I wash and reuse them every year!) I’ve also served cocktails in a similar manner, with a… Read More