Is there really anything more to say about this cake? A cake made by my father-in-law with a raised cake nose, indents for eyes and mouth, and chocolate shavings for hair. No, I did not think so. My FIL makes…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
As Sands Through the Hour Glass
I look at my 13 yo daughter with whom I have clashed with, fought with, been driven to frustration with, but ultimately love with a fierce strength — and wonder where has the time gone. Where is the skinny, squawky…
Our INterview Finally Airs!
Do you recall I mentioned that our family was interviewed by Kathleen Cairns of FoxBaltimore? Here’s what I wrote about the TV_Interview. From watching how Kathleen Cairns put my daughter at ease to marvelling at the way the cameraman (Brian)…
Free Ice Cream at Friendly’s!
What are you doing on June 6? Quick check your calendar! I’ll wait. Oh, good you’re back. Are you free? Yes? So, am I? Good. Head on over to your local Friendly’s Free Ice Cream Day. Excited Ice cream lovers…
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Yesterday I desperately wanted to post, but cleaning had to happen. Late in the day I wanted to post, but an end-of-the-year volleyball party happened. When I got home I wanted to post, but zzzzzzz happened. Today I’m posting about…
Volleyball Tournament: We Survived
Have I mentioned that we live at volleyball tournaments? That I am constantly washing volleyball uniforms? That I am in a constant panic about whether or not I washed the right uniform shirt or not? That I trip over knee…
California Tortilla Is Open in Mount Airy, MD!
About 2 months ago I drove down Main Street in Mount Airy and almost crashed my car. Okay, Okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration — no crash, but I might have slapped my hands on the steering wheel. Folks…
Snuggie as Disguise for Criminals
Here’s agreat story Coach Dad sent me. Click for story: https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520345,00.html
One of Those Days
Today was a day. Teacher Professional Day. No school for any of the kids. Kids thrilled. Me…not so thrilled. I knew that I was conflicted about the day going in to the day. By the end of the day I…
Final Swim Practice of Year until…
The younger two have been swimming since September…twice a week with only a missed practice here and there. I’ve used the time to workout most Tuesdays and Thursdays. Until April both swam in back-to-back sessions. I would workout the first…
