On Sunday we put up our Christmas decorations, including the tree. Tabby got the honor of putting the first ornament on – it is one we got in Disneyland and has a photo of all of us just after the half marathon. As is tradition, we each got a new ornament. Unfortunately, Ben’s got [...]
Well our Thanksgiving weekend/break has come to an end. It was really nice, so of course it's a bit hard to get back to the work-a-day reality. We had lots and lots of fun and even with two kids fighting colds, it was pretty fun and easy-going. We are truly blessed. Thursday was the eating [...]
Here are the things my family is thankful for, either by their own testimonial or by my guestimation. Me • amazing kids • my excellent hubby/best friend • wonderful family and friends • a happy, welcoming home • good jobs we like • a sweet puppy with a wagging tail • health! • living in [...]
Last night I hit a BIG running milestone. For the first time since Ben was born, I ran in a running skirt. Since he was born (18 months or so ago) I have had many of these, including my first half marathon and a sub 2:30 half marathon. Those were incredible and in many many [...]
Since we haven’t had any snow to speak of (not that I’m complaining, Mo Nature .. you can keep it in the mountains – that’s fine with me!), we had to make our own winter fun last night. Tabby has been begging for hot chocolate so I made up a batch and then we [...]
A few months ago, I purchased some cloth napkins on Etsy. They’re pretty, simple things in a variety of nice patterns. I do a lot of laundry anyhow and so tossing these in the wash as we go about our daily business is never a problem. The only problem was that we ran out of [...]
• Thanksgiving is coming up. It is the only time of the year (besides possibly Christmas) that I get to make Cranberry Cornbread Dressing and Sweet Potato Spoon Bread … so of course, YAY! • Not to mention THREE short days of work followed by FOUR days off. • Christmas shopping has begun. • Unfortunately [...]
from: Martha Stewart Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 2 cups milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup honey 4 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream Directions Heat [...]
Two bedtime related stories: Tabby I think I mentioned that we've been letting Tabby have some special “big girl” time playing in her room after we get her ready for bed. For 20-30 minutes her bedtime routine is done, we allow her to hang out in her room and quietly play with toys, read books, [...]
Friday morning, bright and early and COLD we met with Angie of More Sugar than Spice Photography to have some family photos taken. We’ve been doing the “hand Kelly the camera and let her click away” method for the past few years and while she’s gotten some pretty fun shots of us, we wanted to [...]
My name is Jess. I'm a 30ish wife and working mommy. I love spending time with my family and friends, crafting up weird and beautiful things, cooking delicious food and running lots of miles to work it off. I love chocolate, wine, Photoshop, my Nikon and sleeping in. I do freelance design work for fun and marginal profit at JKN Designs. This is my blog. Read more »
