Archive for July, 2009

Toad in the Hole! Toad in the Hole!

Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Food | 3 Comments »

I've come across the name "Toad-in-the-hole" many times while reading British and countries-close-to-Britain-but-definitely-NOT-Britain books. I'm in love with the idea of living in Scotland, and in love with the idea ... Read more..

Prairie Life

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Posted in Travel | 4 Comments »

After the dairy, we continued on our merry way to Indianapolis! Let me just say that my in-laws enabled this weekend and we are thankful to them! We met up ... Read more..

Dairy Good Time

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Posted in Travel | 1 Comment »

Last weekend we drove down to Indianapolis - and I convinced Mr MIP with all my sweet, sweet charm to stop at Fair Oaks Farm. The Farm is a dairy ... Read more..

SuperPacking

Monday, July 27th, 2009 Posted in Family, Travel | 2 Comments »

I told SuperBoy it was almost time to leave for our weekend road trip. This is what he "packed". Carey, if you're reading this, yes, this is your SuperBoy's sword. Do ... Read more..

My Man

Friday, July 24th, 2009 Posted in Family | 3 Comments »

Yesterday we freaked because our porch eave looked a little crooked. We thought we'd have to call a contractor. Contractor does not sound nearly as exciting to spend your money ... Read more..

Conflict

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 Posted in Exasperation, Family | 8 Comments »

Our longest running marriage argument has to do with the following two scenarios. Won't you help us resolve our issues? Here's the first one: 1. You're at a four-way stop and all ... Read more..

Flower Power

Monday, July 20th, 2009 Posted in Food, Lists | 2 Comments »

My uncle is a Lister Supreme. I'm just a little plain cheese lister...but he practically majored in listing in college. His latest list is 1,000 Things to Eat Before You ... Read more..

Red Tape Spaghetti Sauce

Saturday, July 18th, 2009 Posted in Food | 4 Comments »

One of the new recipes for this year was given to me by faithful blog reader, Mike. Mike works for the government. Not that he's spying on you or anything. ... Read more..

$900 For A Little Perspective

Friday, July 17th, 2009 Posted in Family | 5 Comments »

I feel so old. I wrote a check for $900 today. To the orthodontist. Suddenly I'm the mom complaining about doctor bills and driving her to the appointment. Standing on ... Read more..

Fair Play

Thursday, July 16th, 2009 Posted in Family, Travel | 3 Comments »

MIP took her kids to the violin lesson and library yesterday - as is routine on Wednesdays. But then MIP was sitting at her desk/dining room table feeling claustrophobic - ... Read more..

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