Happy Valentines Day 2011, and to another year with my hubby. I love growing old with this man, and he always surprises me with the biggest gifts. Cory had this huge box sitting in our downstairs bedroom for the last few weeks. I didn’t pay it any attention as I just assumed it was work… Read More >>
“One more year cancer free!” After hearing these words from my dermatologist at my recent annual exam, I couldn’t have felt any better. It’s been almost 10 years now since I first had melanoma and I’m thankful I passed my exam. One more year cancer free is a blessing, and I continue to count them each… Read More >>
We had our first book club meeting and it was a huge success! Eight out of ten of us girls were able to make it to the meeting. Our first book was a doozie! It was Cleopatra A Life by Stacy Schiff. This is a non-fiction, best seller and the hardest book I have ever… Read More >>
I’ve always wondered why people ask ‘So what are your New Year’s resolution?’ And if you say you don’t have any (or in my case that I don’t do resolutions!) – you’re often looked at like a loser without a plan. To explain my answer, I inevitably have to ask: What is a resolution? Well,… Read More >>
As Cory and I go for walks during the fall season, one of my favorite pastimes is stomping the leaves as we walk. I actually find myself hogging the leaves, and running to beat Cory to the stomp. It makes me feel like a kid all over again. Brain Bliss activation Being a… Read More >>
Cory and I visited family this last weekend in Portland, Oregon. There was so much to see and do, and a couple of local breweries to try. Our first stop was the Henry Weinhard Brewery. It was such a beautiful building with over 100 beers on tap! How could you possibly choose? But, we did… Read More >>
Every year, my family and I come together to celebrate Father’s Day. As my parents get older, we try to spend as much time with them as we can. This weekend, we did a camping picnic, and BBQ’d hamburgers and ate tons of food. As you know me, I love the outdoors, and it was… Read More >>
Aruba – Underwater Camera: On our last day, we rented some jet ski’s and hit the water with our underwater camera. It was a blast capturing moments like these. How often do you get to enjoy an open sky and waves of blue water? After our jet ski run, we went back to the hotel… Read More >>
Aruba – No Farting Sign: Was amusing! It certainly made our day as we toured through the island. I apologize for the blurriness, but I was running out of the store where we stopped on the eastern side of Aruba and my eyes caught this sign. I couldn’t stop laughing!This store was the only stop… Read More >>
My Valentine this year came a bit early, but Cory and I celebrated at home with a simple dinner, and some yummy desserts! On Friday, I let him open his gift so that I could start baking my favorite ‘red velvet’ whoopie pies. His surprise also consisted of the super funny Zombieland on blu-ray. And… Read More >>
