Shakespeare, Monkeys & Fun.

September 7, 2010

With the boys back in school I have been looking back at what we did this summer, perusing some of our photos. This year our summer seemed to fly by faster than usual. I know, it seems that way for us all each year but this one just felt different. We usually fit in a […]

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The Wondrous Support of Community

September 3, 2010

I want to chat with ya’ll for a moment this morning about an issue very near to my heart. But first a quick Earl update. We are absolutely fine, he did not bring us any winds or even rain. Thank you so much to everyone who reached out with concern and blessings, we truly appreciate […]

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Earl is knocking…party time.

September 1, 2010

Do you see that big ole’ orange swirl? That would be Earl. Danielle has left and now Earl is knocking at the door. If you look on the map we live in the vicinity of Wilmington and since we have people who care about us calling, tweeting & emailing I thought that I would give […]

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Thank You Hurricane Danielle

August 29, 2010

I had a dream sometime in the wee hours of the morning. One of those vivid, all five sense’s engaged, dreams. I dreamed that I woke up and my darlin’ surfer was not beside me. As I sat up and slowly stretched, I could hear faint sounds coming from the living room. There in our […]

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Bean & Rice Pouches: Easy, quick & healthy

August 26, 2010

Nope, we didn’t fall into the ocean ya’ll or run away to a deserted island with perfect swell. Nor did we grow gills and swim off. The crazy surf family is still here on the south-east coast but we are definitely into what I call, ” Full on busy mode”, with school for both monkeys […]

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Riddle Me This…Answer & CSN Winner

August 22, 2010

Hi ya’ll, I apologize for being a bit late with this post. We were at the pool longer than I anticipated this evening. You know boys, “Just one more flying eagle over the tower of ten innertubes…please!”.  So as soon as I rounded the monkeys up we rushed home to quickly prepare 50 plus names […]

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Riddle Me This… & CSN Stores Giveaway

August 16, 2010

Guess what, guess what?!? That’s right it’s giveaway time again with our good buddies at CSN Stores. I’m so excited for ya’ll! Now for those of you who are new to our little blog CSN Stores is generous enough to participate in our “Monday is Giving” giveaway from time to time. They have 200 plus […]

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Big Summer Potluck & New Friends

August 13, 2010

Exactly seven days ago I left my three loves to fend for themselves and flew to New York City. A brief two night adventure to meet up with some other wonderful women who like me love to share on their blogs a passion for food and family. It was a last minute trip taken on […]

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Storytelling from the road.

August 4, 2010

*This post is simply a tip on how my monkeys and I stay connected-keep up our nightly routine, whenever I am traveling without them* As you guys may or may not know I adore books. I usually have two or three that I enjoy at a time, it keeps me sane. To my great delight […]

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Lemon & Blackberry Cheesecake

August 3, 2010

So on really, really, really hot humid days what do you crave? I crave cool lemonade with ice clinking in the glass, swinging in the hammock under the shade of the old oak trees and a bowl of  blackberries with creamy goat cheese to munch on. This recipe embodies all of those flavors. When I […]

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