I’ve been totally immersed in planning our daughter Sara’s baby shower the past few weeks. I’ve had so much fun making the decorations, choosing recipes, and coming up with ideas that would make it a fun and happy occasion for everyone attending. I plan to do a week’s worth of blog posts about our […]
Month: February 2011
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
I can’t say enough about how delicious this soup is! The complex flavors of mushrooms, dill, paprika, soy sauce, and a surprising hint of lemon combine to make one fantastic soup. When I took my first taste of it, a big smile spread across my face, and I thought, “This one’s a keeper!” It’s so […]
Snowy Days
It’s been a hard winter so far, and it’s not over by a long shot, but instead of complaining about it, I try to see the beauty in these stark, cold days with their deep purple shadows and cobalt blue skies. Even on the gray days, the contrast of a maple tree silhouetted against a […]
Poodles & Purses Baby Quilt
It’s baby time in our family! My daughter Sara and two of her cousins are all having babies within weeks of each other this spring. What a happy coincidence! There are lots of delighted grandmas counting down the days – we’re all so excited. Last weekend we had the first baby shower, for cousin Katie […]
Friends for Life
I am one of those lucky people who has been blessed with the gift of a lifelong friend. I first met Betty when she was in 7th grade and I was in 9th. Betty, me, my brother Garry, and sister Donni – 1968 – Camping in the Texas hill country She was my sister’s best […]