Jinx the wonderdog! Craig and I were always cat people.  When we met, I had my cat Sage.  Then we added our cat Guthrie the year we married.  But somewhere along the way, we became dog people. I remember it well.  I had agreed to dog sit for a college friend.  Mercedes is a miniature pincher …

Just hanging out with mamma! 17 years ago, my husband and I spent our spring break on our honeymoon.  This year, we spent spring break at home. And it was grand. Being at home is a luxury for me.  During a normal week, I'm gone quite a bit for work.  Many times, the last thing I want to d…

Happy times after our dinner at home! This year, we are celebrating 17 years.  Its amazing how fast that time flies and how things change over time.  And it really doesn't seem like 17 years have gone by.  I think that is a good thing. For the past few years, we have celebrated with a qui…

Being a mom is certainly a high priority for me these days! Every year at Lent I struggle with what to give up.  For most of us it tends to be a food item.  I've given up soft drinks, cheese, sweets, and lots of other standards.  I think cheese was the hardest of all. Probably best for me o…