Picking up a Christmas tree was a family affair yesterday! After my sister, mom and I returned from Jazzercise (which is seriously the lost art of exercise… so fun!), we piled into my mom’s mini van and headed to the Christmas tree lot to select the winning pine. When we arrived, we debated about which…
Sweet Potato Casserole Pancakes
Sadie’s Favorite Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving! How’s that for a good lookin’ turkey? Ryan’s mom, Diane, clearly outdid herself. She prepped for days in advance and all her work paid off. We had the most wonderful Thanksgiving feast! I loved being part of such a fun, bustling day full of good food, family, laughter and lots of eating! I…
What I’m Thankful For…
What I’m thankful for… in pictures! This guy…This nut job… This day in my life…These people who made me the person I am today…This new family of mine… These girls from high school… These girls from college…This gang from UCF… And, of course, I am thankful for all of you. Thank you for supporting me…
Holiday Gifts for Those Who Love Food, Cooking and Baking

Today’s lunch was a clean-out-the-fridge-before-leaving-for-Thanksgiving meal. Crab salad… 1 can crab meat Light Miracle Whip Celery, chopped Carrots, chopped Old Bay seasoning (Definitely typed up “Old Spice” at first and realized my mistake when I went to link to the company’s website. Deodorant in crab salad? No thanks.) Two bell peppers worth of pepper slices……
