Today we picked our first clementine from the tree. Four years ago, when our dog Hobbs was a puppy, he chewed the tree down to a nub. I didn’t think we would ever see a clementine. But here it stands, our beautiful tree bursting with fruit. When we couldn’t stand it any longer, we picked one. Joe peeled it very carefully. Leila looked on in gleeful anticipation. Joe…
Once upon a time I met a boy who played baseball. Three weeks later, he signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox organization. We got married and traveled the country while he chased his lifelong dream of making it to the big leagues. From Virginia to Arizona to Alabama to North and South Carolina with a few stops in Chicago, we lived the baseball life. Most of the time…
Snow White and Thomas the Train Tweet We had such a fun Halloween this year, mostly because we got a surprise visit from Daddy. He drove 7 hours straight from the baseball field to spend the weekend with us. The kids and I were thrilled! Joe learned what a Pixie Stick is. Leila quickly developed a love for suckers. Joe and I made some homemade focaccia dough so that we…
Last week, our family took a day trip to Bisbee. Even though it is only a little more than an hour from our house, we had never before made the trek. The drive itself was beautiful with scenic mountain views and rolling desert plains. The town of Bisbee had first piqued my interest a couple years ago when I heard about a unique 5k race that is held there every…
Summer is hot. So hot that you need to take a dip every once in a while. And if you don’t have a pool, you can always use a bird bath. Our dog Hobbs found this one at my parents’ house to cool off in. He fits perfectly don’t you think? Have a great weekend and stay cool!
I had been planning to make Joe a few tie shirts for the summer since his original one is now too small. I brought home the new fabric and Jeff surprised me by saying that he wanted a tie shirt too. Really? Really. He wanted to have matching tie shirts for Father’s Day. I couldn’t leave Leila out, so I cut up a few hearts from the same fabric and…
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to get away for a girls weekend in Chicago. We went for three days with no plan and ended up eating our way from Michigan Avenue to Rush Street to Old Town. Here are some of the highlights: The legendary Billy Goat Tavern located under Michigan Avenue. I had a single with cheese. Delicious! Old Town You only have to walk by…