Didn't kirst's last post just hit right to the core? I know I am constantly struggling with balance and how to live life to the fullest, be a loving wife, caring mom and still feel like I am a member of society. Your notes and comments were all so sweet and I just loved the sense of understanding …
fall
tea-free “chai”
Happy October friends! Even though it's still 100-plus degrees here most days, we are still doing everything we can to bring a little 'fall' to the Middleeast. I have my fall decor up, there is a pumpkin candle burning most days, and we are even having a chili cook off in a couple of weeks with some …
hyatti: good for the heart.
This trip home has been so good and so hard. Kirst explained it perfectly. It has been SO good to spend time with family: Hearing Evie say"papa!", feeling my sister-in-law's baby move for the first time, chatting (and chatting and chatting) with my mama and sister, laughing with my …
candy corn layered cupcakes
We're bringing these candy corn cupcakes to a party tonight- they're the perfect (last minute) fix if you're needing Halloween goodies! To make them, whip up a batch of white cake batter (use the lightened recipe by dana at made to make them better for you!). Divide into three bowls and tint one …
chai tea recipe
I know that y'all are scattered around the world and that you might be looking out your window to a balmy, tropical scene... However, here in Denver, we are in Day 2 of the biggest October snow storm in the last ten years (maybe in the history of Denver... I'll let you know when it stops …