Once upon a time there was a cat. A long, lean, slinky black cat. She meowed and purred and nudged and hissed. She loved being a cat and loved all other cats. It was in her blood. She knew she was meant to be a cat. During this same time, there was a pirate. He [...]
Category Archives: Holidays
The Perfect Pumpkin
Yesterday we went with my parents in search of the perfect pumpkin. Of course, for Emery, that meant finding one that weighs almost as much as he does. “Hey Emery…you might want to choose a smaller one. If you drop that, it’s going to bust right open.” “Ugh. No, Mom. Ugh. I’ve (ugh) got it. [...]
Happy Easter!!!
We had a fabulous Easter yesterday. Church was great…as it always is…then we had family over for dinner. I really enjoyed cooking for everyone again. It’s been over a year since I’ve been able to have people over and show some good ole’ southern hospitality. I brined a turkey on Saturday and Jeremy cooked it [...]
White as Snow
We moved back into our house on Christmas Eve. After 8 months and 8 days. But who’s counting? It felt so good to be back home. I can’t even begin to describe it. After all the festivities that Christmas Day brings, all 4 of us were snuggled up watching movies on the couch that night. [...]
Ho Ho Ho
So we went to Bass Pro Shop a few nights ago. It was a last minute thing. And imagine our surprise when Santa was there! Already? Santa? It’s not even Thanksgiving. Maybe they are just setting up the workshop? Nope. There he sat. The man in red. With reindeer, elves, and a big container of [...]