
Each year, Bob and Su (otherwise known as Grandma and Pop-Pop to my kids) host a fourth of July picnic for the whole family at their home. The kids soaked in the time with their cousins…and were literally soaked, too – at least they were while they played water guns! Thankfully the heatwave held off ...Keep Reading...
We live right by several state parks. One runs right along the side of our neighborhood. Bob and the kids had tried hiking back there a few years ago, but while walking they encountered a big buck and decided they had better casually, but swiftly, depart the woods. We decided to give it another go ...Keep Reading...
Beef Stew and I have had a love/hate relationship. I have never felt good about serving the over-salted, processed, canned stuff, the packet kits never taste just right, and my from-scratch attempts have been sketchy at best. Until now! I found this recipe online and tweaked it to make it my own. Yum. Slow cooker stew success!
Just a little over 24 hours ago, DD and I stepped out on our front porch to watch the first tiny, seemingly innocent snowflakes fall on our front lawn. Now, a day later, our neighborhood is blanketed (or should I say smothered?) in over 2 feet of snow. While the snow still fell, we enjoyed ...Keep Reading...