The Glass Castle and other books
The Glass Castle (by Jeannette Walls) This is a fantastically written autobiography. Jeannette grows up helter-skelter with a Mom who doesn't…
What to Expect Post-Pregnancy: the Recovery
I was an avid reader of pregnancy blogs while I was pregnant, and recently I've been seeing an increase in…
Rainy, baby sleeping, wearing a dress
It's rainy outside. Which means: not snowy! Or at least, not snowing--the piles of dirty snow may take a while…
Christy: love, moonshine, and typhoid
This is one of my favorite books of all time. Along with about 200 others, yes. But that doesn't make…
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
One day I was in a terrible mood. I was tired, cranky, and I just felt like lying on the…
Ham and Bean Soup
My pantry is finally getting the attention it needs. There have been various dry goods kicking around in it that…
Helpful baby . . . sometimes
One thing about Alice these days that just melts our hearts is her helpful nature. She wants to be involved!…
Spinach Lasagna Rolls
Oh you guys--this recipe is a winner. I haven't been posting recipes as often as I'd like, but I'm making…
The best game ever
And it's free! All that's required is a pair of slippers. I love my littlest Valentine. Happy Thursday everyone!
And then she Frenched me
Last November we got together with our friend Zane, an amazing photographer, and asked him to take some pictures of…