Humble Beginnings

I feel like I haven't been on here forever -- mostly because, I haven't. Things have been absolutely zooy here at our house. The big...

I swear, my students think I’m crazy. For the first time today – in my entire life – I get phonics. I get why we say “plain” like “plain” a...

Friday was (finally) the Medieval Fair at school. That means I only have 8 more days of teaching! It's shocking -- it seems like it has ...

I always have the best of intentions. Start a new dress that will become a wardrobe staple. Plan a menu and only grocery shop once a week, o...

I was approached with an unexpected and massively wonderful offer through Craigslist a few weeks back: If I would go visit this lady, she wo...

I've been quiet lately because I've been beyond swamped with constant work. But I finally had a day to run down to the city with my ...

I wanted to share with you a special treat that my husband and I enjoy with our dear friends on a regular basis. I got this recipe from Aman...

I'm excited to show you, for the first time, our new home! We live in the lower level of this split level house. We bought it for this v...

We have a new house! We're almost entirely moved -- there are only the vacuum and a box of cleaning supplies at the old apartment. Alrea...

Hey all! So yesterday, Shaune successfully completed the Chicago Marathon -- all 26.2 miles of it -- in a little over 6 hours! I am so proud...