Monthly Archives: April 2010

This past weekend we went to Hickory NC to visit some friends and go to special meeting.  While I was there I got to sew my first skirt!  My seamstress grandmother and my friend’s mom both helped me out.  The … Continue reading →

The other day I got an e-mail from an old friend that I hadn’t talked to in a while, then another one from another old friend, and one from a new one! All those letters set my mind on my … Continue reading →

This weekend was a lot about food. It started early Saturday morning at Pam’s Farm House Restaurant. Pam’s is a cash-only establishment with an attached bar (The Goat) that is not open at any time we would ever think about … Continue reading →

Three weeks ago we were at the local B&N and we saw a sign advertising the Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California book signing. We’re big fans.  Not like rabid fans, but big fans nonetheless because she’s pretty … Continue reading →

Colonel Allen West Answers a Marine’s Question

March was another heavy month.  The kids took no tests, just worked through the daily routine every day.  The focus for the entire month was, and will continue to be test preparation.  In that way this year has been different … Continue reading →

Yesterday we changed direction and started reading On Writing Well aloud.  Normally, I read while Kelly draws Betty Blonde.  Christian usually draws, too, but is now the reader.  Although I have done most of the reading in the past, we … Continue reading →

We are just back from a fabulous four day weekend in Dallas, Texas with our friends, the Larson family.  We did a ton of good stuff, saw a lot of old friends and ate way too much food.  Just one … Continue reading →