Which came first? The chicken or the nugget? While dining on her pre-Thanksgiving lunch, Elliott asks, “How do they make chicken nuggets?” My response, “Hmmmm, not too sure.” (and don’t even want to know) Her response, “Maybe we can ask Old McDonald’s for the recipe!” Me thinking…”That’s one recipe that I would NOT wish to … [Read more…]
I’m like a big candy cane during this time of year. If it’s labeled “peppermint”, I’m in. Sign me up. All over it. I’ve been loving my cheap Suave Peppermint Bliss shower gel, Coffeemate Peppermint Mocha creamer and Yankee Cranberry Peppermint candle. This morning, after all my errands were run, I treated myself to my … [Read more…]
OK, so after the post about holiday traditions, I felt guilty about all those calorie laden comfort food recipes I included! I wanted to make sure you knew that I do try to eat healthy, too! My sister turned me onto this soup and I have made it lots over the past couple months. I … [Read more…]
Our Boys ~ Rascal & Riggs 11.21.04 … San Diego, CA
The holidays come and go with the blink of an eye. Each year we hurry to fit in our standard traditions before the magic of Christmas slips away. My friends Denise and Niki turned me onto a tradition a number of years ago of getting a personalized family ornament. Jay and I bought our first … [Read more…]
Holden is now “2 and three quarters”. He knows what he wants. He knows what he doesn’t want. And he will let you know which way he’s goin’. Lately he has been wanting to wear his jammies out and about. Once in awhile I will pick my battles and let him wear them to drop … [Read more…]
I LOVE dachshunds. I grew up with them and always wanted one when I was an adult (I don’t know….am I an “adult” now?) and had a house of my own. In college, I had a picture of one on the ‘fridge. I knew I wanted to name him/her “Rascal”. Well, in September of ’03 … [Read more…]
This past weekend marked our 1-year anniversary here in So Cal. Last November we moved back down south to Santa Clarita from Gilroy/Bay Area in Nor Cal. Talk about time flying! I seriously can’t believe that it’s been 365 days or 52 weeks or 12 months since we moved….proof that life is going by WAY … [Read more…]
OK, so Friday the 13th was the best day ever! I am still smiling ear to ear (no pun intended…get it…mouse ears). We went to Disneyland and it was great. I am happy to say that whatever attendance pattern tracking system Jay found was accurate. The crowds were doable. We literally walked on to many … [Read more…]
Last night Jay & Elliott had a Daddy-Daughter outing. They went to the Clippers game. They had hot dogs. They had Kettle Corn. Even though it was a “school night” and they got home close to 11:00, I wouldn’t have taken this away from them for the world. Of course, I called during the game. … [Read more…]