Imperfect Prose: Broken Cheesecakes & Mothering

source: sweethome.ca I bake.   Not as much as I once did.  We eat a bit different nowadays, but I miss the old ways of baking.  Being able to select one cookbook filled with sticky sweet and creamy velvet, run off your chin recipes to use.   When I was younger, I found a lightContinue reading “Imperfect Prose: Broken Cheesecakes & Mothering”

MLK Jr brought to you by a six-year old

Thursday evening came with hungry bellies and dinner ready to consume.  Meanwhile, papa was still out and a mama’s got to do, what a mama’s got to do—SERVE IT UP! The girls sat in their prescribed chairs with pink IKEA plates waiting for the yummy roasted chicken, you know that one I picked up alreadyContinue reading “MLK Jr brought to you by a six-year old”

Presenting My Favorites Posts From 2012

This year has been one of the more challenging & growing years of my life & my families.  And still, it’s been ripe with one of the most tender, cherish-filled events I’ve been given.   Here are some of my favorite posts from the year I want to share with you.  Some are food feasting,Continue reading “Presenting My Favorites Posts From 2012”

We Need a Clean Slate of Grace: Turning Dry Roast to Stew

Our culture & minds tell us all or nothing. If we set to lose weight and begin a diet, but fail, we scrap the plan because we already fell. Perfectionist mind set.  I began an Advent calendar for the first time this year.  The one where the girls pull out the card to read whatContinue reading “We Need a Clean Slate of Grace: Turning Dry Roast to Stew”

The Gift by Grandpa

One of my father-in-law’s talents & gifts is his ability to wield a story.  Specifically the art of storytelling.  And what better use than combine it with his skill as a radio deejay to create audio stories the girls listen to every night before bed.  Grandpa began with reading stories straight from some beloved booksContinue reading “The Gift by Grandpa”

Avoiding a Pinterest Christmas?

Sitting in the dank closet resembling an art classroom, back when art was an extracurricular time in grade school.  I listened to Mrs. Taylor say, “Now remember class, less is more!”  I hear it when I’m writing, cooking, baking, or decorating.  Yes, less is more, less is more.  Unfortunately, I don’t always know how toContinue reading “Avoiding a Pinterest Christmas?”

Birthdays, Baby, & Beside Myself

Yesterday Cadence turned four. A monumental moment, in which I plan to write more about. We enjoyed special breakfast, lunch & dinner together. She told random strangers in the grocery store, “It’s my birthday!,” while holding up four fingers. I’ve been reflecting a lot in my head and planning the present in our home (whichContinue reading “Birthdays, Baby, & Beside Myself”