A Life of Whimsey

Gingerbread Construction

I decided I’d make one of those gingerbread house kits this weekend. We do an annual gingerbread house decorating day every December,...

Celebrating 37 years… (day 7)

Yesterday was our anniversary. I had planned a nice sentimental post, talking about what it’s like to be married for 37 years, but all I...

Monday Morning Musings. Baby’s First Christmas

I know it’s the new year and Christmas is over but I couldn’t let it pass without at least one post about our sweet little Amelia’s first...

Amelia’s Baby Shower

It’s been a few weeks since we threw a baby shower for Amelia but . . . better late than never, right?? Kim had asked months ago if we...

The Day Amelia was Born.

It was 6 am. As one does, I grabbed my phone to see what might have gone on during the night. A text from Morgan, and I had missed it!...

What getting Henna looks like

I posted a photo on Instagram last week showing the beautiful Henna I had done to celebrate 3 years cancer free. It occurred to me that...

Apple Cupcakes . . . The way to a teacher’s heart.

You all know the phrase ‘The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach . . .’ ? That actually applies to all of us doesn’t it? I mean,...

Back to School and a little Gift

I can’t believe the summer is over already! I had so many things I was going to do, so many new things to learn, fun places to go, new...

Rachelle. A Bridal Shower

Back in April, when Henry’s mom had the big celebration for her 80th birthday, my sister-in-law Evelyn came up with a plan to surprise...

Celebrating Special Occasions

I love celebrating special occasions. Often I’m ‘too busy’ with day to day stuff that just has to be done right now to take the time to...

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