Building a Better Blog(ger)
In an effort to return to regular blogging, I am reorganizing this site. Please be patient.
View ArticleWeekend Recap: Grimes Canoe Base
This past weekend was another troop camping weekend. We left Northport around 6:30 pm and made it to Grimes around 11 pm. Grimes provided tents, so we didn’t have a lot of work to do to set up our site...
View ArticleMom and Me (photography session)
In April, before the craziness of summer 2014, I had the privilege of photographing this wonderful family again. They are just precious. Abi is beautiful, and her daughter is such a sweetheart. I just...
View Articlesunflowers
Because I let yesterday pass without taking any pictures, I went out-of-my-way today to take a few. I drove outside town to see if the sunflowers were still blooming. The property owner has already...
View ArticleSummer Favorites
What’s up, Internet (and family & friends)?! Today is the last Friday of our summer vacation. School starts next week, and, to be totally honest, I’m not happy about it. Of all the summers for...
View ArticleGarden Spider
As we were heading out the door Friday morning, I spotted a garden spider waiting in her web built in one of my crepe myrtles. I enjoy watching these orb-weavers. Get a little closer….
View ArticleBack-to-School Shopping 2014
It’s tax-free weekend in Alabama, and we’re going to try to take advantage. The big kids could use some new threads for the school year. Before we ever left the house, the two younger kids were whining...
View ArticleGeocaching Goodness
Long-time readers may remember that Hubby and I developed a new obsession back in February 2013. Yes, I’m talking about geocaching. I love it because it satisfies my childhood longing to participate in...
View ArticleTired
Spent too much time in bed this morning, hoping my headache would go away. Long shower. 2 cups of coffee. Felt human again. Put on make-up. Felt like a woman. Late lunch. Did a little schoolwork. Gave...
View ArticleBreakfast is my favorite
photo credit: urbanfoodie33 health.com published an article featuring 7 healthy oatmeal recipes. I looked them over and decided that I think I like my own oatmeal recipe best (even though it isn’t...
View ArticleFirst Day of School Pics
I tried to achieve the perfect first-day-of-school photo. I really did. But as my children love to do whenever I want to create a moment or make a memory “extra special,” they decide it’s the perfect...
View ArticleSometimes it’s good to look stupid
“And David danced before the Lord with all his might…As the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul loked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing...
View ArticleHello.
I’ve been such a bad blogger! I’m currently sitting in the carline at the high school, waiting for my kids. I think I have time to churn out a short post. Are you keeping up with current events? I...
View ArticleGo, me. (September Status Update)
Wow. My daily blogging streak lasted all of 13 days. I went on two camping trips in August and forgot all about the blog. Then, last week, I received a sweet email from a friend: Leslie, Just a quick...
View ArticleFirst Field Trip of the School Year
Hello. Today has been a busy day. I got up early to go to the hospital to take pictures of a friend’s brand new baby. The new big brother was such a sweetheart to his little brother, giving kisses and...
View Article31 Days of Geocaching
I'm joining The Nester (and a bazillion other bloggers) this month for the 31 Days writing challenge.
View ArticleJust what is geocaching?
The joke is that geocachers are people who use multi-billion dollar military defense satellites to find tupperware in the woods. I guess when you get down to brass tacks that’s true. But geocaching...
View ArticleTraditionals, Mysteries, and Multis! OH, my!
My short explanations for some of the different types of caches.
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