Spring Sprint 5K
“Mom, do you plan to run this race easy or hard?” Allana asked. “I was planning to run with you, so whatever pace you want to do.” “Well, Katie, Jackie and I are going to run easy, so you should... Continue reading →
family life
Losing Our Lucy
Tuesday morning I wanted to run. I needed to run to clear my head after the evening’s turn of events, but I also wanted to be here when my daughters woke up. I knew they would ask about Lucy and... Continue reading →
Irish Oatmeal Leek Soup
I have to confess. I found this recipe in a place other than Pinterest. *gasp* Remember that social network everyone was obsessed with before Pinterest? You know, the one where you collected friends instead of ideas, objects, bodies, food, home... Continue reading →
It Happened at Disneyland
It happened at Disneyland. Code Adam. Words you never hope to hear. With my second daughter and middle child, Emmalynn, it has always been the inevitable. For years, my family and I participated in the taping of Disney’s Christmas Parade... Continue reading →
Random Thoughts about Green Things and Other Gross Stuff
Little Lion Man’s green snot situation is still sticking around. Poor little dude can’t shake whatever he’s got and then this morning it escalated into a hacking cough. I debated calling the doctor, but since I had to run some... Continue reading →
Peanut Butter Delight Pupcakes
It’s been one year since we adopted our little Pomeranian, Lucy and we simply had to celebrate the occasion, which meant baking some kind of doggie birthday treat for her, of course. But what kind of cake to bake? I... Continue reading →