Santa must have heard about my list! Now as soon as the flood waters recede, I’ll take these outside for a spin. I’ve been doing a lot of treadmill miles lately so I’m looking forward to getting back to the trails and streets. THIS is …
Posts from: December 2015
I have 8 hours to get stuff done. We are leaving later tonight to spend the evening with Stephen’s family and have a big Christmas breakfast in the morning. Today, I’m on critical Christmas watch. I have stuff to do and no elves to help. Stephen is working and Frankie doesn’t have thumbs. But first..a …
The days are FLYING by and this was another weekend of checking things off the list. First up, my Crate&Barrel box. I missed out last year because honestly, I wasn’t a fan of the Christmas designs. This year, they got their act …
This year marked the return of Christmas Afloat in Tuscaloosa. This is a boat parade down the Black Warrior River. Teams decorate boats and participate in a river parade. This annual event came to a screeching halt in 2011 after the April tornadoes destroyed the marina, thereby destroying most of the boats that participated each …
For the last week of school before the Christmas holidays, the Kindergarten teachers plan a week of theme days. We dress up, make ornaments, eat snacks, read stories, make crafts, and watch movies and we set each theme from a children’s book or movie. We have a santa day, rudolph, Grinch, Charlie Brown, and Polar …
I love anything described as red velvet. Red velvet cakes are as Southern as sweet tea and magnolias. I use an old family recipe for a traditional red velvet so I thought these cookies might have half a chance of success if I went with tradition. My last attempt at backing cookies was GREAT! I …
Where did my weekend go?? Between running errands, running, wrapping (okay…THINKING about wrapping), baking and a nap somewhere, the days disappeared FAST. I finally got some time to sit down tonight and work on my planner for this week. Planning with paper planners is very relaxing, almost like coloring. Adult coloring books are rising …
The weather is NOT winter around here. We are in the middle of the warmest December on record. But, this isn’t exactly talking about the weather winter but the calendar winter. No matter what the weather, I should be working on training for the New Orleans half with Rock ‘n’ Roll. Monday: 3.4 miles …
Let’s bake some cookies! Last year, I learned that I’m terrible at cookies. I don’t bake much during the spring and summer, but I love fall and winter baking. I love baking bars, cakes, candy, pies. I have never tried many cookies until last year and it was colossal flop. So I’m trying again this …
A couple of years ago, Tuscaloosa decided that we needed an ice skating rink. And that was a great idea. Last year, I think it down by our River Market farmer’s market area. This year, they moved it to the floor of the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and that was a good move. I teach an after-school …
I love making Seven Layer Bars because they are EASY! The hardest step is melting butter. I’m serious about this one. The other layers are in bags and cans and are easily opened. I first made these a few years ago before I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. It’s been a few years since then …
I’m headed to the Big Easy, Baby!! This week, I officially start my first week training for the half-marathon on February 28th. I have 12 weeks ahead of me to train and mentally prepare for this race. 2015 just wasn’t my year so I have huge expectations for 2016. These first couple of weeks, I’ll …
By the skin of our 1-loss teeth, Alabama made it through the toughest November to seal the deal on a ticket to Atlanta for the SEC Championship. This is familiar territory for us and I will never forget these winning years as an Alabama fan living in Tuscaloosa. This year, we are taking on Florida. …
First, the school door dilemma is no longer a dilemma. I made a Grinch hand holding an ornament and posted a thoughtful quote. Done. On to the next area that needs some help. I need everybody’s attention. I have an announcement. I will NOT invite the Elf on the Shelf to come visit the classroom …
December feels like the last great ride on a fantastic fall roller coaster. I’m a total sucker for all the holiday Christmas frenzy and I take many opportunities to savor every hectic detail. I have no shame in whatever I choose to do, sing, wear, cook, eat, write, or blab about Christmas. It’s my playground …