When I saw that today’s #FebPhotoADay was “something new,” I figured whatever something was should revolve around food. Then I found out Mama Bender had grand plans for breakfast. Our mission? To replicate the Walker Bros. and Original Pancake House classic: the Dutch baby. What is a Dutch baby, you ask? It’s also known as […]
Breakfast
Makes You Happy
Happy Saturday! Today is extra happy for many reasons. When I learned that today’s #FebPhotoADay was “makes you happy,” I knew my picture would involve my plans for the afternoon. Ultimately, I found the perfect combination: breakfast mimosas and quality time with Jill! We met up at Blackie’s for brunch. One thing led to another […]
You Can Find Me In St. Louie
I had a wonderful weekend in the Gateway City, filled with family, food and fun. As I hinted at in my last post, I had the opportunity to meet a very special someone: my cousin Lisa’s daughter, Morgan! I had not been back to St. Louis since the baby shower and could not wait to […]
Keeping Things Pinterest-ing
Happy February! I’m thrilled to share that I will be participating in #FebPhotoADay, a challenge I came across on – did you guess it? – Pinterest the other day, and have been excited for ever since. Here is what I’ll be documenting over the next 29 days. Today was reserved for my view. Though it’s […]
Food In Fifty
First of all, thank you for the thought provoking comments you left on my autism post. I know there will be plenty more to talk about as these changes continue to be proposed, and I truly appreciated the discussion. My readers are amazing! We’ve had a very low key weekend here, which has been wonderful. […]
Sayonara, 2011
Happy New Year’s Eve! Even though my Northwestern Wildcats lost to the Texas A&M Aggies (final score 33-22, with an attempted 4th quarter comeback), we are still all smiles in Arizona on the last day of 2011. The delicious blueberry Belgian waffles made by Mama Bender might have something to do with it. But beyond […]
‘Tis the Season
What a week! Between the gorgeous Arizona weather and quality time with family, I am one happy girl. Bobby and I arrived on the 23rd, and it has been a whirlwind ever since. The festivities began just before sunset on Christmas Eve, when Bobby, Papa Bender, Eric and I ventured out for a scenic mountain […]
The Ghosts Of Christmases Past
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the kind comments and thoughts on my rejection letter post. Your feedback, as always, brought a huge smile to my face, and I am so glad I decided to be open and honest about how I was feeling with all of you. I am practically bouncing from heel […]