Earlier this year the Fashionista announced that she was going to be Leaving The Nest. For the past three years, she has been renting the upstairs mother in law suite here at Storybook Cottage. Leaving The Nest At the time her plans were to move into Fort Worth itself to be closer to work and friends. But then an opportunity came knocking. She is now moving to Nashville. Twelve hours away. Unlike many parents, I really like having my kids around and have no desire to kick them out of ... View the Post
A Caroline Ingalls Costume
I recently gave a presentation on historical clothing at the Farmer's Branch Historical Park Celebrating Spring with Laura Ingalls Wilder event. I decided to create A Caroline Ingalls Costume to wear to the event. A Caroline Ingalls Costume I would like to clarify that the costume I made was not for this Caroline Ingalls. Caroline Lake Quiner Ingalls (1839-1924) was an amazing woman in her own right as well as being the mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little ... View the Post
Twenty
For our son. This past Wednesday your dad and I quietly celebrated a milestone. We have been married now for Twenty years. It has not always been fun or easy. But it has been a tremendous adventure. Twenty We had a total "meet cute". Eric Gunn was the next door neighbor to my cousin, Eric Ray, and his wife, Tara. We both attended Tara's graduation from nursing school. Our eyes met and smiled, but we were not introduced. He later told me that since I had the mini Fashionista with me he ... View the Post
An Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs
This Easter marked the first time in 24 years that no child of mine wanted to visit the Easter bunny. Sniff. Boo hoo. As I wistfully looked at tiny suits and fluffy pastel dresses I sunk into a small pity party. I guess it happens sooner or later to all moms. Luckily, I still had my fur babies. I thought that they would be up for an egg hunt. So here is An Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs. An Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs When I told the kids and Mr. Décor my idea they were totally on board and ... View the Post
Good Kids Doing Great Things
Yesterday was the kind of day that made the hard job of mothering all worthwhile. Good Kids Doing Great Things. My son completed the construction portion of his Eagle Scout project. Take a good look at this entire tree line. You’ll learn why in a moment. Good Kids Doing Great Things Did you know that only 4% of boys who are Cub Scouts go on to earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout? It takes YEARS of hard work and dedication to even get to a place where you are eligible to begin ... View the Post
Delicious Holiday Snapshots
Hello dear friends! I hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday. Here are some Delicious Holiday Snapshots. Delicious Holiday Snapshots Saturday the Fashionista and I went to go see Beauty and the Beast which we happily sang along to and swooned over the costume and set designs. We also created a strawberry cream cheese cake topped with organic edible flowers. This was also our 28th year of dying eggs together. Which our girl always turns into the most delicious deviled eggs. Her ... View the Post
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