There is something both terrifying and freeing about fixing a problem in your home. Recently the leak from our bathroom faucet had become too much to ignore – money was just drip, drip, dripping away down the sink all day every day. So, off to Lowe’s I went to buy a new faucet. I mean, how…
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Thanksgiving: Family, football and fun
The one holiday that rules them all is Thanksgiving. I will not budge on this. Christmas is cool and all because people give you things and you get to put cool lights on your house and decorate, but a holiday where the sole purpose is to gorge on good food is easily the best. Growing…
Just call me Clark Griswold
One of my favorite phrases to explain certain behaviors when talking to my wife is: That’s why I bought a house. I wanted to plant a garden, that’s why I bought a house. I wanted to hang up Christmas lights, that’s why I bought a house. I wanted to be able to just put the dog…
The case for Halloween
I know quite a few people who don’t give a flip about Halloween. I know people who like it just fine, but it certainly isn’t the holiday they pine for all year long. Well I’m not one of those people. I love Halloween. It is my favorite holiday and if you’ll give me a few minutes…
Family dinners and food
Now that our household has settled down and the weather is making it less favorable to venture outside we’ve decided to begin a weekly family tradition of Sunday suppers. Craig and I have opposite work schedules and therefore have opposite life schedules. I like my breakfast after my morning Yoga, usually around 7 a.m., while Craig prefers…
Ten things we love about fall
I am loving fall in the Northwest. The trees are turning brilliant colors of red, yellow and orange. It’s foggy and often rainy in the morning. There’s a chill in the air, but still warm enough there’s no need to turn on the heater. Instead I like to curl up under my afghan in our…
Traveling the PNW 