Adoption is a funny thing. It’s built on a lot of trust after a devastating loss. It’s been such an honor and privilege, and extremely humbling, to raise someone else’s daughters. My favorite quote on adoption is by Jody Landers. …
Baked Lemon Chicken and Rice
Who doesn’t need a new weeknight chicken recipe?! And an easy one at that! For my Baked Lemon Chicken & Rice, you can use chicken breasts or thighs (we used a combination!), brown rice or white (we used brown) and…
What’s Up Wednesday {04.25.18}
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! Once a month, my friends Mel, Sheaffer and I host this link up where we share some random and fun stuff that’s up with us today. If you blogged WUW too, make sure you link up at…
Leek & Corn Shrimp Pasta
I’m seriously always thinking about different ways to make a shrimp pasta. Shrimp plus pasta is the number one requested supper at my house. Period. My kiddos get so excited when I make it, so I’m always thinking of new…
Canning & Preserving
Today’s post is about freezer jam, canning and preserving… …so lately, you’ve heard me talk about how much I love making freezer jam. My girlfriend Amanda was talking about it one day and then later, brought me a jar and…
Bacon Marmalade Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
There’s a little cafe on our town square that makes the best grilled cheese sandwich. They use a homemade pimento cheese and then add in candied jalapenos, orange marmalade and bacon. Yes. I’m telling you…it’s worth every calorie. So, at…
All About Boston
Today’s post is all about Boston. I get so many emails/comments/messages asking me what to do when people visit Boston, so today, I’m sharing some of my favorite things. BUT…a disclaimer right off the bat. I’ve always been hesitant to write…
Meal Planning Monday #227
It’s the last week of April. Anyone itching for the warm days of May?! #mememememe Here’s hoping your Monday is fantastic! Happy Meal Planning! Lemon Pesto Salmon for a Monday. I love a little something extra on my fish…like this…
Friday Favorites
Oh my word. I must start today by saying this… I AM SO GLAD THAT SCANDAL IS FINALLY OVER. Last night, after the series ended, I exhaled for the first time in like 7 years. Now, I’m not going to…
Lemon & Pea Carbonara
We are carbonara people! Recipes like this please my whole family (plus, it’s easy enough to throw together in minutes on a busy weeknight). Trust me, you will make this recipe over and over again. Happy Friday, friends! Enjoy! This…
Boston 2018
On Friday morning, we woke up early (hello, 3:30 AM!) and boarded a flight from Dallas to Boston to see our Red Sox play some baseball! This was little Madeley’s first trip to Boston, and we were so excited to…
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Spuds
We eat Sloppy Joes a lot around here. It is one of my kiddos’ favorite meals! In fact, I made this exact recipe (for the one millionth time) just this past Sunday night and Andrew declared it time to start…
