I've been on this kick lately, been feelin' the need to sort stuff; clean out; get rid of what we don't need/use.Today's project:! The pantry. Ugh was it ever needing a make-over (or clean-up). So shortly after lunch I began. Yep, found more than one of several items that household's really only need one. Got rid of the 'aged' stuff and figured out meals for this week all with what we had … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Simplier times………
Today's been one of those days. A day where you step back and look at life.A day when you can't help but wonder why and a day when you challenge "everything happens for a reason".Yesterday as I was 'working out', I thought it would be fun, nice, beneficial to start cleaning out drawers, cabinets and rooms to simplify. So tonight as I sit in what we consider the 'old' living room, with candles … [Read more...]
Where to go….
Welp.....as we sit here watching the Golden Globe awards and watch the temp drop to the low 20's I can't help but focus on something warm.Like here -will it be Myrtle, Disney, a cruise?! I'm still trying to figure that all out but I can guarantee we will be someplace warm come April 7th. I know we have been lucky with no 'major' snow yet but I still want to switch my countdown calendar to … [Read more...]
Old World vs. New World
Wine making is very interesting to us. We have learned about the many kinds of grapes and it's incredible that the same kind of wine can taste so different at different wineries.Last night we learned even more. We participated in the 'blind' tasting of Old World and New World wines and Sunset wines. As Nate explained the difference, we could smell and taste exactly what he was saying. We … [Read more...]
She did IT!!!!
Yep, Cierra passed her written test so is officially able to drive us around. Hmmm sure glad Ronnie loves this part of parenting cuz I get pretty nervous. She ended up not going to school (make up day for exams) so they had brunch at Panera then some practice driving in the Kohl's parking lot. Fun day for both!So look out Jefferson County......this chickadee is behind the wheel =) … [Read more...]