New York City - Day 1

New York City Day 1

Over Christmas Break we went to New York City. This post covers the evening that we got there as well as our first full day. Wednesday, December 19th As soon…
December Wrap Up 2018

Christmas Season Wrap Up 2018

Here's a quick run down of what we did in December. December started off with getting a Christmas tree the first weekend of the month. Drew performed his last concert…
2018 Highlights

2018 Highlights

I enjoy reading other's end of the year posts and well as going back and reading my end of year highlight posts. If you write an end of the year…
TBB Asks Christmas Edition

TBB Asks Christmas Edition

Today I'm joining along with The Blended Blog (TBB) for some Christmas fun. I always enjoy writing posts like this so I can look back and see how my answers…
December Scripture - A - Week

December Scripture-A-Week

Once again I'm late getting this post up. So now that its December, here is your December Scripture-A-Week. I have been so busy the last month that I never got…
After Christmas Texas Trip 2017

After Christmas Texas Trip 2017

Dec. 26th The day after Christmas we got up, went and got our rental car, and headed to Baton Rouge. We stopped at The Boiling Pot in Mobile, AL. Really…
Christmas Day

Christmas Day 2017

Now that we're getting back to normal life, I've finally had time to sit and go through these pics. It helps that I didn't take that many pics. Christmas this…
December Little Things 2017

December Little Things 2017

December is always a busy month full of Christmas parties, concerts, and traveling. Now that January is here, I wanted to a look back our busy month. Alex had his…
Christmas Day 2016

Christmas Day 2016 in Pics

Christmas was a little odd this year, since we got back from our cruise on Christmas Eve. Santa must have been hungry! Pics of our tree before opening presents We…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {12.2016}

This month I was happy about: going on a cruise right before Christmas. Christmas Cruise This year I'm going to rate the books & movies. Here's my rating system: ♥…
Family Date Night at the Columbus Cottonmouths

Columbus Cottonmouth Fun

Back in January we got a killer deal for Cottonmouths Hockey game. They did the same deal earlier this month and its fun to take a quick drive to Columbus…
Christmas Tree Shopping 2016

Christmas Tree Shopping 2016

Rob got up early Saturday morning and went to help a scout with his Eagle Scout project. The boys and I got up and cleared the spot in front of…
Banana Oatmeal Cookies - These cookies are a nice change to the everyday oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies.

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Servings: about 2 dozen Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1…
Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.

Memories of the Month {12.2015}

This month I was happy about: getting rid of a rash that I've had on my leg for nearly 2 years. (joys of getting old!) This year I'm going to…
Christmas Tree Tradition 2015

Christmas Tree Tradition 2015

The last couple years for our Christmas tree shopping adventure we've been going to Gilbert Tree Farm. The place we used to go is just become super expensive and it…
RBD Library is Growing!

RBD Library is Growing!

Now that the university is closed for Christmas break, construction on RBD to add the new Mell Commons Building will begin over the holidays. The staff of the library took…
Not your everyday brownie! These Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies will have everyone asking for them again!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

It's that time of year again, when we get back in the kitchen to whip up yummy treats. Cookies, candies, cakes, pies, and brownies! Brownies? Yes, these Peanut Butter Chocolate…