It's Easter time! Ah, that favorite spring solstice holiday where everything is budding, young, and full of life! Red is getting old enough to understand the concept of holidays and celebrating in fun, different ways. Christmas was extra fun this past winter, and now that … [Read more...]
Holiday
St. Patrick’s Bangers and Mash, with a Southern Twist!
St. Patrick's Day has always been a holiday that quickly arrives and passes for me. It whirls in with a whoosh of green t-shirts and drunken pubs (which I never go to) and leaves as fast as the Leprechaun that eludes as. But even though we might turn our milk green at breakfast, avoid … [Read more...]
Mommy & Me: Christmas 2014
Between the morning sickness and the hectic bustle of the holidays, I didn't share more than 2 pictures with you! Instead of bombarding you for several days about all our activities (quick church trip with Chase's family, PJ presents, annual Night Before Christmas reading, making of cookies and lots … [Read more...]
Most Read Posts of 2014
Hey ya'll! I'm so glad you're sticking with me for the new year, and if you are new here, WELCOME! I thought I'd take a retrospective look at 2014, and see what my most read posts were. Surprisingly, most of them were evergreen content, with some fun additions that I never thought would be popular. … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve 2014
If ya'll saw my big announcement about our growing family on Monday, you'll know why I've been absent around these parts for the last few weeks. I'm fulfilling obligations with family, celebrating the holidays with gusto (and then LOTS of naps), and generally being too exhausted to do anything but … [Read more...]
#ThankAVeteran with #KatysGoodness Cookies for Christmas
I'm a big supporter of the American military. The sacrifices they make on our behalf are astounding, and the combined knowledge, service and heart of these men and women are incredible. A lot of you might be surprised to learn that I'm also a card-carrying member of the Daughters of the American … [Read more...]
Carter’s Pajama Program Drive for 1 Million Good Nights
How many pairs of pajamas do you have? How many pairs do your kids have? Although Red has grown out of most of his sets from last year, we still have enough to wear and do laundry at the same time. Our overnights are always warm and toasty. But I can't say the same for many homeless children … [Read more...]
Red’s visit with Santa 2014
Yesterday marked our annual trek to see The Big Guy. It took me a little while to snag an appointment that worked with our schedule, but despite pulling Red from school and missing a nap, it worked! Red has never been afraid of any seasonal character... Easter Bunny, Santa, or even strangers … [Read more...]
