I love an easy weekend at home. I know I'm dipping deep into introvert while I'm married to an extrovert who wants to go places and see people. I don't, I want to stay home and be quiet.  Blame it on this time of the school year, as things rev up I slow way down.  Friday night we finally got to have dinner at The Flats in downtown Lafayette. The food was great and the atmosphere was amazing. The restaurant opened up to their courtyard that had additional outdoor dining. We stayed inside and watched the Master's.  Saturday I got back at it on fixing my backing for the ..read more

 I saw someone post these adorable baseball caps on Instagram several weeks ago, but the price tag on the website was far out of my price range. If you've been on this blog for any length of time you know that I am not shy to try and DIY a project.  The only thing I really changed from the original design was writing out our kids whole names on them. I know I use their names on here and on social media, but to be out in public with more than a monogram has always been out of bounds for us. The boys are such church/pastor kids, that they are comfortable with many people speaking to t ..read more

Two blog posts in one day? Who is this... maybe it's just someone who hasn't been keeping up worth a dern. I felt awful Monday and was just making it. A solar eclispe on the first day back did not help my get-up-and-go levels either. If you ever thought teaching during a full moon was fun, let that moon swipe by the sun during a school day.  This week's meals include a girl dinner, a new baby meal train, and the regular rotation required by the kids.    Thursday | Grilled Porkchops, Chopped Salad Kit, and Baked Potatoes Friday | Eating Out! Making Elliot the ..read more

We had a nice slow weekend to cap off Spring Break.  Friday night we had a family date night at Central Pizza in Lafayette, the wings are amazing. I should have gotten a photo of all of us out, but we were too busy devouring food.  Saturday involved the usual weekly cleaning and Jeremy changed the truck latch/handle thing. I only noticed because the Ring camera kept being triggered by the boys playing in the back as he was fixing it.    Sunday everyone (the children) dumped out the dress up bin and while Elliot was putting on the Spider Man costume we got to teasing ..read more

This week we went on a one night camping jaunt to one of our local state parks - Palmetto Island in Abbeville, LA. Since we had a few really great weather days (night and day taking into consideration) it allowed for a paired down setup.  Perfect for a quick Spring Break trip.   The bigger question here is, why has no one told me we needed to camp here before?! Jeremy camped here with friends about 10 years ago, and I admittedly stick to Arkansas/Tennessee for the weather. Moving forward it looks like we may be alternating between our two local parks for a quick camp in the Sp ..read more

I was super excited Thursday, alone... the rest of the family did not feel this excitement, because a friend dropped off a big bundle of Red Russian Kale. Let me tell you how fast I nixed that salad I was making and started cleaning and sautéing kale.  My go-to greens recipe is easy - sauté sliced shallot and minced garlic in butter. Toss in your greens. Season with salt and pepper, maybe a splash of lemon juice. That's it.  How pretty is this kale!? Garden update #1, it appears that the "winter" lettuce I bought was really preferring Spring. It has taken off in the last mon ..read more

Ensuring the longevity of our footwear often takes a backseat in our daily routines, yet proper shoe care is essential for preserving both their appearance and functionality. While investing in quality shoes is a wise decision, maintaining them effectively is equally important. Here are five fundamental tips to help you make your shoes last longer: Regular Cleaning and Conditioning Consistent cleaning and conditioning are foundational to shoe maintenance. Different shoe materials require specific care routines. For leather shoes, gently wipe them with a damp cloth to remove dirt and grime ..read more

Meal planning at our house isn't the fun it use to be. With the kids being older, and trying to find meals Harrison will eat we have turned to a rotation. I'll start sharing what we cook again, but only a few days a week change. We also now plan from Thursday to Wednesday for the sake of grocery pickup without too many substitutions.   Thursday - Grilled Porkchops, Chopped Salad Kit (Asian this week), and Baked Potatoes Friday - Eating Out! I also have to take cookies for an event for school and am using this recipe.  Saturday - School Auction/Making this Lemon Butter Cake for t ..read more

Somehow we've made it to another Friday. Based on the state of the floors in the house, you could argue that we made it by the skin of our teeth.  Children's Ministry at church as been preparing for their Easter program. Harrison has been willing to get on stage and even has lines. I'm hoping he can muster up the courage to be on stage for the performance, it tends to get stage fright when he sees all the people. He made it on stage during Christmas for school but looked like he was on the verge of an emotion break down the entire time. Poor baby was so upset when it was finally over.&nb ..read more

Harrison surprised me this week. My ultra picky child, who had attempted to convince me that foods you don't like are actually allergies... tried an egg at school.  Granted it was just a nibble, but curiosity and informing him on what is healthy has always gotten him to try something new. Luckily that Sam I Am show on Netflix has had his attention enough to try this egg.  It's finally good gardening weather, regardless of what temperature dip might happen between now and Easter. I decided to would keep my Bridal Wreath Spirea that I hated so much last year, it actually was pret ..read more