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Dreaming of our new house! We have big plans for every room but the one I’m looking forward to most is the kitchen. The house comes with black appliances, it’s not what I would pick but there is no reason to replace them. Consequently, I was thrilled to see this kitchen because the colors – … More Currently

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We are over the 100 book mark and on the wall! Book selections of late have been real winners too. On one quick run into the library, I grabbed a dozen at random including a cute looking book titled Little Oink and its companion book Little Hoot. We read Oink first and then Hoot. As we … More 76-125

Detroit 75 Kitchen

When you Google Detroit 75 Kitchen, the street view is a Sunoco. I’ll admit it left me a little skeptical but my boss was adamant in his recommendation and his lunch smelled delicious. I think we waited all of a day before checking it out on a lunch date. Let me tell you it is a … More Detroit 75 Kitchen

Happy Friday!

I’m going to say week one of daycare was a success. The first day was very hard for Lucas. I think he thought he was being permanently abandoned. He cried a lot. My mom went to visit him and was so heartbroken she came over in the evening to spend some time with him. I … More Happy Friday!

Marley & Martha

I feel very Millennial with this food subscription stuff but it really is wonderful. We have had a great experience with Hello Fresh but when I heard Martha Stewart was getting involved in the meal delivery business I couldn’t wait to try it out. Almost all the recipes I make are Martha Stewart and I … More Marley & Martha

A Turning Point

I posted this quote yesterday afternoon heartsick over the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. Yesterday evening, I sat in bed holding Lucas as I cried. I’m not a crier but it was the only thing I could do. Snipers shooting police at a peaceful rally – what is happening? This week has had … More A Turning Point

Lucas Month 4

Our little man is coming into his own and he has a sweet, fun personality. He continues to be inquisitive and captivated by the world around him. He loves his Piggy and lamb rattle. They are key soothing tools/chew toys. Aunt B likes to remind him they are ‘friends not food’ but he’s not convinced. His … More Lucas Month 4

Happy 4th

After six years of veteran casework, I was admittedly burned out last year. I didn’t think I’d miss angry and/or long-winded vets but I do – I especially miss the nice ones! This week I was reminded why I love helping veterans. I had the pleasure to participate in a project led by The Mission Continues, a … More Happy 4th

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We’re going strong with our reading challenge! To celebrate our new home, we took a trip to the library (all 3 of us!) and got a library card – isn’t it super cute!? We’ll be checking out more books this weekend and getting Lucas’ name on the library wall for hitting the 100 book mark. Here … More Books 26-75

Huron Room

I’ll start with hushpuppies because HUSHPUPPIES! When I was a kid we went to Long John Silvers – which is frankly odd because my mom doesn’t eat seafood – and I loved them. I have never seen them anywhere else and haven’t had them in probably two decades. Consequently, when I saw hushpuppies on the … More Huron Room