Christmas, you just can’t sneak up on a girl like this. Hiding behind the next corner to jump out at me, not Cool! I am so far behind, and having to go to the office this weekend is not helping. I am doing all my shopping on Amazon this year. If they don’t have it,…
Category: My Life
Top Chef, I am just not that into you.
I have been tuning into Top Chef since season one, but after last nights finale I am officially over Top Chef. This season just never really did it for me. I’ve lost that lovin’ feeling. Each season I know almost immediately who my favorites are, if not a favorite that I want to see go…
’tis the season….bah humbug
This time of year always comes at me like a category five storm I am not sure I will survive. Honestly I have come to dread the “holiday season”. When did Christmas become a whole season that begins about Halloween and last until early January? Or in some cases June when the neighbors finally decide…
Key Ingredient for Kids waking up HAPPY!
Originally uploaded by Jax House SNOW! Out first snowfall of the year transformed our usual painful morning routine into a happy start to the day. We got in some fun before school. I don’t mind that snow in the least. At least I know then the temps will be bearable and it keeps everything bright….
Questions for the Birthday Girl
Today is my birthday. I am 40. I am not yet sure how that makes me feel. Though does it really matter, I mean what am I going to do about it? Have a calm talk with my age and convince it to roll back a few years or ten. I think not. I remember…
Most Thankful
This Thanksgiving I am thankful for… A long weekend, most thankful for having a job. My family, most thankful for friends that are like family. Having my son home this semester, most thankful he is headed back to CO (for his sake). Food on the table, most thankful for great meals with great people. My…
Girl walks into a bar…
Stop me if you have heard this one before. Girl walks into a bar and they all yell surprise! My husband surprised me with an early 40th birthday dinner celebration at one of our favorite local restaurants. The supposed plan was to go out with our good friends for dinner at Frontera Grill, but first…
Sundays
Every Sunday I look forward to a hot cup of coffee and the New York Times Magazine. I generally read the magazine from cover to cover, though some time it takes me all week to complete it. The Questions For column is my absolute favorite. There is never a week that I don’t learn a…
Today’s Blog Brought to you by Tin, Roof Rusted
Today I link you to a fabulous write up of Hackoween, the annual Hackett Halloween extravaganza. Lazy blogger, I know.
Time to Make the Donuts!
Up bright and early to prep all the food for the big party. The costume needs to be finished too. Excited to see the costumes, they get better every year and we are in the 9th year. Back to cooking and crafting.