Welcome to the SIXTH post of the Saving Second Base project! Author: Amanda Tumpak My mom always tried to get me interested in cooking when I was growing up. I never really had an interest in it. I thought I had plenty of time to learn, but when I met my husband-to-be it became a…
I sit here in my bed tonight, being lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of the ship; thinking back over our day and I must admit, I’m kind of in awe. We woke up this morning and had an amazing breakfast.. hot chocolate (for the kids), omelets, waffles, fruit, bacon, milk and juice and…
Author: Tara Roberts I grew up in the south. If you donʼt have any idea what that implies, it means that food is a religion. That fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits and gravy, brewed sweet tea, and homemade pies are our first, second and last supper. Family reunions, a summer tradition, are our pilgrimage. Greatgrand-dadʼs wrap-around…
My little Mer-Man. He is loving the saltwater pools and the sun. He’s discovered that there are places where you can get unlimited cinnamon buns and waffles (insanely good waffles) with hot syrup and bacon and chicken strips and hot dogs. Where drinks can be served in coconuts and whale tails and you can build-a-stuffed-best-friend…
So we’re swimming in the pool, slidin’ down the GIANT slide, watching a 2 story conga line when Princess tugs on my bathing suit and says: “Mom, can we go back to Camp Carnival now, Please” You could have knocked me over with a feather. She wanted to leave the Cruise Ship Deck of Awesome…
We’re in heaven. Miles and Miles and Miles of Ocean surrounding us. Waters bluer than I’ve ever seen before. Surrounded by the sounds of laughter and joy and fun and peace. I have so many pictures and stories to tell and share, but the internet connection can’t compete with the call of the sea and…
Welcome to the THIRD post of the Saving Second Base project! Today’s contributor is Kim Read Kim’s post from last year’s Blogging For Boobs ********************** My Mom is my best friend and hero. Her strength continues to amaze me. I want to thank Rachel and Tricia for donating their time and blogs to help find…
Let me just get this little sing-songy ditty out of my head Lotus was at my ho-use… Lotus was in my hou-se! John and Braden were here, tooooooooo nee ner nee ner boo boo Ok. I’m all better now 😉 I Love The Way He Loves Her She’s In Love with The Boy Lotus, Nate…
Welcome to the FIRST post of the Saving Second Base project! The Story of Judy and Toni and their Homemade Ravioli Contributed by Ash Dugan Two women whom I admire and care deeply for have each struggled with breast cancer. My mother-in-law, Judy, had it before I knew her, while my husband was in high…
Tomorrow, they meet and it will be Epic. Photo by Lotus, Braden imitating Monkey
This easy one bowl pumpkin pie pudding with gingersnap cookie crumbles may replace traditional pumpkin pie at your holidays this year
Appropriate, don’t you think? The Shirt Says it all, really. And the rain came down and down, and down, and down… 13+ inches in a weekend What are YOU lookin’ at? Am I Dreaming? Friday Night Lights I love livin’ in South Texas Visit Lotus for the home of the inspirational Weekly Winners link up…