What life is really like on the farm!
It's cold. It's brown. It's bleak. I just...kind of love it. I don't mind the frosty weather, and honestly, I love moody, gray days. they remind me of what I imagine the weather in England to be. I adore the Brits sooooo much. I've been re-reading my favorite novel, Jane Eyre for the umpteenth time, … Continue reading In the Bleak Midwinter…
So this was happening at my home a few weeks ago... Rainbow Communications production team! I began filming what I HOPE will be a regular series called Highbrow Downhome for Rainbow Communications! I see now that I needed more pictures of myself, ha ha! But I WAS there. Check out Rainbow Communications Instagram account @rainbowcommunications … Continue reading Highbrow Downhome the shoooooooow!!
Day 6: January 19 Snowed in! And...I spent the whole day in sweats. We were getting ready for Liesl's party...so...you know how the house gets when you're getting ready for something? There was frosting everywhere, I looked like something the possum dragged in, which, I probably need to make dressing in real pants and putting … Continue reading The Marriage Experiment: Part Trois And a Little Treasure’s Birthday
Day 3: January 16 After school we had an appointment in Topeka for some financial planning. Took the Little Treasures along, and they did well. Appearance: A Clutter: C Children: A Attitude: B (noticing how many negative comments I usually make when I can no longer make them! The drive home at 8 o'clock was … Continue reading The Marriage Experiment Part Deux
So, as promised I am keeping notes on how my 1950s "Tips to Look After Your Husband" Experiment is going. Day 1: January 14 This was the day of the filming for Highbrow Downhome. So it was a very busy morning and afternoon. Scott took our son, Cal out and about with him to look … Continue reading A Marriage Experiment: How it’s going
So here's the thing. Sometimes I think I'm a really bad wife. I'm married to the kindest, gentlest, most patient guy ever. There are times when I want to really let him have it, and then 99% of the time I'm glad I held it in because then he'll do something sweet and unselfish for … Continue reading A Marriage Experiment
Well, hey there! How was your Christmas?? We did it! We did all the things, we wrapped all the presents, hurrah, we all survived! I know it's a little late, but I thought I'd share our Christmas menu with you in case you are still looking for some entertaining ideas, or some things to … Continue reading Christmas Menu Revealed
Whew! We've been busy, how about you? I love this season of Advent, even with all the busyness. I'm not even close to being done shopping, apparently the panic hasn't set in yet, ha ha! So, I had my voice/piano studio recital on Sunday, and it went really well. I'm always very nervous to accompany. … Continue reading Oh bring us some figgy pudding!
So I have sort of a dream project coming up that scares the daylights out of me and is completely thrilling at the same time. Didn't Johnny Depp say that he always tries to take on roles that scare him a little? Well, this is scary, challenging, exciting. I don't want to say WHAT it … Continue reading Big things are coming…
Ok lovelies!!! It's holiday season!! I cannot wait! I've been pouring over recipe books, looking up all kinds of delicious, beautiful recipes to try for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the anticipation is glorious. The imagining of the meal, for me, is as satisfying as actually eating it! Maybe even more so, if that makes any … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for entertaining!
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