Closets to Clean Out

Have you ever had a closet that was a disaster? And you finally tackled the daunting project, sat back and looked at the great job you did? Later in the day you went back, opened the door and smiled — reveling in the fact that you completed such a huge feat, and patted yourself on the back for what great …

Cake Anyone?

This past week I’ve planned, lived and breathed (literally- but we’ll get to that later) – a wedding cake. Joe and Kendra are about the sweetest young couple I’ve met and they are like family to us. Little did I know what an adventure their cake would turn out to be. This particular cake reminded me of the body of …

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chocolate chip pancakes, homemade strawberry syrup, fresh whipped cream . . . Are you hungry? Every once in a while, I go all out and make this ooey-gooey, sweet, chocolatey breakfast. The kids love it and we all enjoy piling up the plates. This picture is actually from July 4 – not only a special day, but one that holds …