The Sweetness of Pancake Day

by Denise // 16 February, 2010 // Comments off

I first flipped over Pancake Day (Shrove Thuesday) as a student teacher interning in England when my housemates shared this tasty tradition with me. Although English pancakes are more flat like crêpes and topped with lemon juice and sugar, it... Continue reading →

Loving Manatees

by Denise // 12 February, 2010 // Comments off

During the winter months, my family and I love to visit the TECO Manatee Viewing Center. Last month, I had the pleasure to visit the center twice in one week with my girls. With the frequent drops in the... Continue reading →

What’s in a Name?

by Denise // 10 February, 2010 // Comments off

Last week, I had a conference with Emmalynn’s preschool teacher during which she informed me that Emmalynn can’t hold her pencil or crayon the correct way. And that she doesn’t know her letters. Well, of course,... Continue reading →

Katie for Haiti

by Denise // 5 February, 2010 // Comments off

Often times when tragedy strikes others, those with the capability to land a hand feel helpless. With each image of despair and destruction from Haiti, many around the world wonder how to help this poor nation. As buildings continue to... Continue reading →

How Do I Love Thee?

by Denise // 3 February, 2010 // Comments off

Let me count the ways. I stole borrowed this idea from of Tara of Feels Like Home. For the next 14 13 12 11 days counting down to Valentine’s Day, I will be filling my daughters’ hearts and mini-mailboxes with... Continue reading →

Places I Love

by Denise // 2 February, 2010 // Comments off

Every week, I visit I Heart Faces and promise to participate in the challenge, but I then I get distracted and forget to submit my photos. But not this week! Although this week’s challenge seemed relatively easy, it was difficult... Continue reading →

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