Happy Monday, all! October is almost over, and we have the gorgeous falling leaves to prove it. Also, in spite of the beautiful leaves, I admit I’m a little sad to see October go. It was a whirlwind month, and just why do things have to come to an end anyway? Because they do, Morgan. Fine, fine. But I go into November already nostalgic. Like, could we invent a tweener month, perhaps Novtober? That could work, right? Octember? That’s not weird at all, correct? Hmm, needs work. Anyway, we ... continue reading...
Side Notes & Shenanigans: The First Edition
Welcome to the first edition of Side Notes & Shenanigans! This new monthly series will highlight our lives behind the scenes, maybe in the kitchen, but most likely in the family room, or when weather permits, the backyard. So grab your favorite cuppa joe or tea or sparkling water, and join me! WHAT WE’RE EATING The weather has officially transformed into autumn, friends, and so have our culinary preferences. K-Hubs and I are slurping Dairy-Free Homemade Creamy Vegetable Soup like it’s ... continue reading...
Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Dallas
It only took me a month, Spiriteds, to write this blog post of our whirlwind trip to Dallas! It was a blast, I can’t wait to go again, and whatever you do in your life, make at least one pitstop in Dallas. There are countless kid-friendly things to do in Dallas the whole family will enjoy! WHERE TO EAT Basically just drop everything you’re doing and eat at Heim BBQ in Fort Worth. I’m telling you, that place was AH-mazing! And many of their foods are gluten-free. How do I know this? Because ... continue reading...
That Time We Went to Magnolia Market of Fixer Upper Fame
After all the appointments and labs and testing and we did manage to live it up in Austin and Waco. Because as Toodle said, “Mom, let’s jump into the fun!” Agreed. And so we did.So did we stalk Chip and Joanna Gaines from Fixer Upper? That’s the big question. And for an answer, I mean, define "stalk." Actually, don't do that because I'll probably end up on some list somewhere. Ope, too late. I'm already on it. So, if we define “stalk” as going to the market and perhaps craning our necks to see ... continue reading...
A Mother’s Day Play, Otherwise Titled “The Night Nothing Happened and Other Delicious Drinks”
In honor of Mother’s Day (or as I call it "Crazy Family Celebration Day"), I bring you a three act play, and totally true story, titled “The Night Nothing Happened and Other Delicious Drinks," along with family photos that have absolutely nothing to do with this story. The Night Nothing Happened and Other Delicious Drinks, Act 1: MOM: I don’t see why I don’t get to go to her 85th birthday party, and you, Mother, and Auntie do. ME: Well, I’ve been visiting Sinus with The Gram since I was ... continue reading...
