Someday, I plan to write a book about all the charming things my husband has said to me. What are the chances that Hallmark will snag some of them for their greeting cards? That's pretty much what I thought. We have been out of the loop, but for good reason. We spent a good part of last week at 'The Happiest Place on Earth!' For those of you who live under a rock, I'm talking about Disneyland! It was sort of spur of the moment but it just seemed to work out so we went for it. Once we got... Read Full Story
I certainly can't speak for everyone else's marriage, but I can see how this song can ring a bit true for so many of us. There is so much to be said for dating, courtship, and being a newlywed. It's like a BIG DEAL. There's also a lot to be said for growing old with someone. That's like the ultimate for a lot of people. But, the journey to get there isn't always (Read: USUALLY or EVER) easy. But, for most people, the space between the beginning and the end is HUGE and not always the pa... Read Full Story
From my calculations, Aly's tongue seems to be about an inch and half too long!I don't know what's come over me, but I've been sitting less and exercising more. Now, I'm not ready to give up my candy corn crack just yet...that would be CRAZY TALK...but I'm trying to eat a bit better and trying to exercise every day. So far, so good. Too bad it's only Day 3 and my track record for being consistent at anything sucks! The Sprint 8 program on my elliptical totally rocks though! And the Wii Activ... Read Full Story
1. First ride on the BART. Grab a seat anywhere you can...this train waits for NO ONE. 2. 3YO was pretty excited about riding the BART, too. If I had taken the picture at a different angle, you'd see just about everyone there on their IPHONES! I think it might be an actual requirement to own a iPhone if you live in the Bay Area. I'm just sayin... 3. Despite what David originally thought, this was not a bounce house but a KITE. A kite that's bigger than a car! 4. See them fly? It was really c... Read Full Story
Easy Ribbed Cable Hat Skills Needed:Long-tail cast-on (CO)Knit Stitch (K)Purl Stitch (P)Knitting in the Round on Circular NeedlesKnit Two Together (K2TOG)Purl Two Together (P2TOG)Knitting CablesKnitting in the Round on Double-Pointed NeedlesMaterials Needed:1 skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky or any other bulky weight yarn1 set of 16” circular needles in size 10 ½1 set of 5 double-pointed needles in size 10 ½Stitch MarkersCable NeedleYarn NeedleThis hat is knitted in 3.5 stitches per inch... Read Full Story
Awhile back, we acquired an HDTV. It’s a few years old, but much newer than the one we'd had before. Since my husband was designed with that 'Y chromosome,' he was sort of excited about the HD part of it. The picture itself was a huge improvement, so we were not in a hurry to actually switch our cable service to the HD package. That is, until yesterday. We swapped our box out for an HD box. And David is in love.I guess it’s a better picture, but how much better can you get? Honestly, I... Read Full Story
There is no way on earth I have time to sit down and compose an actual, thought-provoking, laugh-at-me-while-I-cry-inside kind of blog today. Seriously, I really wish I could. But, I DO feel I need to pop on here really quickly and plug something. So, we interrupt your regularly scheduled programming...My most favoritest slow cooker guru has a book coming out. Like, TOMORROW. She is the awesomest (yes...that is a word to me!) and she's going to be on Good Morning America to talk about it. She... Read Full Story
She's pretty, even with her occasional glimpses of intelligence. I'm so not sure where the time has gone. The treadmill of life keeps me plugging along without really going anywhere, yet afraid to blink! These days, 13YO has way more of a social life than I do. I'm in a knitting group now and I love it! It's at our local library and I take the girls with me. While I already feel overscheduled most days, the rest of the week seems easier when I know I have some time carved out for me. (N... Read Full Story
I need to learn how to cook. Okay, not really. I mean, I know how to cook. I guess I just need to re-learn how to cook. Actually, I just need to put less fat, more fiber, and fewer carbs into the rotation. Shouldn't be too hard right? SO WRONG!I mean, on paper it doesn't seem all that hard. But I have to take into account how PICKY certain members of this family can be. (And I'm mostly not talking about the kids here!) While David is the one with the high cholesterol, high triglycerides and a... Read Full Story
