It’s been busy around these parts since the last post. First, we had some family guests on Friday night–our very first guests at the new house. There are definitely still piles of stuff that aren’t where they should be, but all in all, I think the house worked just fine. That was nice to see….
(Favorite) Texas Sheet Cake
I’ve done a variety of things today that weren’t super fun. And how will I make myself feel better? By making my very favorite (at this exact moment) dessert and pretending it’s a kindness for the people around me. Sure, I am going to give half of the cake to neighbors as a “Thanks…
Brilliant Summer Eating (and a Puppy Gang!)
First things first, I ran into an adorable little puppy gang on my way to the main road this morning. We live on a gravel road, and there’s a train track that crosses the road at one point. I was making my way down the road, as normal, slowing down for the train tracks, when I…
A Map Wall of Our Very Own
We have this big wall in our downstairs guest room that used to be a flannel wall. I’m not exactly sure why it was flannel, but I think the former owner used it to piece together quilts. Maybe. Regardless, I didn’t really want a white flannel wall in our guest room. (Scott didn’t have any opinion…
Back to School: Weekend Show and Tell
Okay, so I’m not technically going back to school this year. It’s been a few years since I bought my favorite notebooks and pens before heading off to new classes. I love school supplies though. Love. And I love the feeling of a new school year. It was always bright and hopeful and exciting on…
Finding a Spot for Things
I’ve been thinking about getting a full-time job again, so I’ve had a kick in the pants to deal with those nagging last few boxes that are hanging out downstairs. Please keep in mind that these pictures are very much “in progress.” Just thought I’d share the glories of unpacking. This (above) was my first…
Remembering India
Today’s goals are all fairly mundane and non-blog-worthy–making a doctor’s appointment, unpacking a few of the very last boxes, and you get the picture. So I’ll tell you what I’m thinking about instead. As I look up phone numbers online, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is playing on TV. The movie is about a group…
Small, but valuable. 