It looks like we have another unplanned project to do. The barn-house had a frozen pipe. I used one of my coping skills to deal with it. My Worst Case Scenario Skill Set for Parenting A renovation, (second one at the barn in 12 months) was NOT the plan for me this winter. I was […]
This Place is Possessed, Halloween Possessed. Halloween Decorating Ideas
Houston, we have a problem. The smoke detector battery is dying. It keeps making that horrible beeping sound. That loud sound keeps making ALL my Halloween scenes go off at the same time. Imagine three electronic cats screeching, a skeleton head singing “I aint got no body…” (David Lee Roth and one of my personal […]
The Couch That Brings Our Family Together
When I am not tending to my family, I am usually knee deep in a project around our home. I am one of those people who has to have something going on. If I get quiet on my blog “All That Makes You…” it is because I am out hunting the perfect side table with […]
No Words Just Smiles and Laughing
My grandmother, several years ago, gave the boys this silly singing snowman from Hallmark. Peter thought it was magic. Would find him under the tree or on the kitchen floor watching it endlessly. My beloved Mamaw passed away last year and when we get it out it makes me smile too. Here we have yet […]
Trusting Santa Clause
Another awkward family Christmas photo. What does it say about your kid if he doesn’t trust Santa? Peter is keeping his eyes on him. He looks as if he’s thinking this Clause character isn’t to be trusted. Is everyone sitting around on their couches snacking on Christmas cookies and enjoying this relaxing time of year? […]