This picture at the Olympics sums it up for so many of us as parents, athletes and fans of the Olympic games. I love how the spirt of the Olympics sneaks up on me. I follow some of the athletes in the weeks leading to the Olympics, but I always think I am not going to watch [Read more…]
Countdown to Christmas begins in July!
countdown to Christmas Christmas is in less than six months away! The countdown to Christmas begins in July. It’s hard to believe we will be knee deep in garland and tinsel in a few months. One of my favorite Christmas episodes is from the hit show Modern Family. It’s the episode where Gloria orders a crate of baby Jesus, but [Read more…]
Mom got a hot new flash on date night!
It’s funny how date night starts with “Let’s go look at camera flashes and get a glass of wine” to “Can you go drop me off at the Nordstrom sale, run over and check out a camera flash, swing back and pick me up and then we can go on a date night?” I call it [Read more…]
My son’s best friend is a hooker!
my intro to rugby | humor My son spent his spring with a hooker! I just about drove the car into the bike lane when my son announced he was practicing with a hooker. He explained the hooker is a position in rugby. I told him not to talk about his relationship with his hooker in public. This was [Read more…]
Prince George rocks the spa robe and slippers
Prince George Prince George rocks the spa robe and slippers in one image that may have cracked the internet earlier this week! How cute is this little prince? I am so in love with this guy! Putting aside his royal adorableness I have to comment on the spa robe and slipper set. I mean it’s just so cute and could be [Read more…]
My Mom Framed this Family Photo for all to see
~cringe worthy family photo~ I live in a family where my mom framed this family photo. Yep, my mom decided this cringe worthy, laugh out loud family photo would look better in a frame. There is no way to introduce this photo other than to share it. This photo was one of a dozen proofs her photographer threw in to [Read more…]
Downton Abbey & My Dad
~Downton Abbey and my dad {and sister}~ This post is about Downton Abbey and my dad. Tonight is the last episode of the British Masterpiece Theater series. One of the best gifts is the impact Downton Abbey had on my relationship with my dad. Every Monday morning, following Sunday night’s episode, I have at least a half dozen emails in my inbox [Read more…]
I’ll Be there for YOU! Friends Reunion
Tonight is the Friends reunion for a tribute to the show’s director James Burrows. My daughter and I recently binged watched the Thanksgiving episodes marathon. I can’t bring myself to delete those episodes from my DVR. It’s funny when I watched the original shows I was in love with Chandler and so annoyed by Joey. Re-watching the [Read more…]
The Proposal Movie is a fun romantic comedy
The Proposal Movie I just watched The Proposal movie! How is it possible I have never seen this movie? The Proposal is This a fun romantic comedy with Ryan Reynolds (who is on fire right now) and Sandra Bullock(who I love and apparently is the one woman my husband would leave me for). Even I would be okay [Read more…]
The Making of a Denver Bronco Fan
my favorite Denver Bronco fan The making of a Denver Bronco fan starts early in Colorado. One of my children is a huge Denver Bronco fan! He was born in Colorado and indoctrinated into the blue and orange. His favorite color is blue and until I wrote this post I never considered it might be because of the Denver Broncos. Now [Read more…]
Macramé flashback to my childhood
macramé flashback Today I am sharing a macramé flashback to my childhood. The image I first saw HERE triggered the flashback. In the early 1980’s my mother spent an entire summer making knots. We thought she had lost her mind after five children. She would spend her minutes of free time making knots from thick, course rope. We had rope “dust” all [Read more…]
I ate 35,000 calories of Costco pies during the Thanksgiving weekend
Costco pies I ate 35,000 calories of Costco pies during the Thanksgiving weekend. Here’s an explanation of my calorie creep during the holidays! I blame it on the Costco pies during Thanksgiving. I call it calorie crack! Share your favorite pie in the comments! It starts after Thanksgiving dinner with a slice. One slice. Followed by another slice a few hours later after [Read more…]
Caramel Apples & Wine Corks
caramel apples and wine Today I am sharing how I combined caramel apples and wine corks! Let’s just say it’s never a good idea to mix a bottle of wine while making anything with caramel. With the boys away for the weekend I decided to surprise them with caramel apples. I had the apples and the caramels but [Read more…]