Things to See

Macro Sunday {Fall fun}

(Did you know that pumpkins had blossoms? You can even cook with them….they are edible flowers!) Hello! Time for Studio Waterstone’s Macro Sunday once again. What a weekend…SNOW in October! When the forecast called for snow today in VA, I couldn’t believe it….until I saw it. I’ve seen pictures and read stories from some of you who […]

Antiquing {in the great outdoors}

This post is all about the thrill of the hunt. I know many of you know that feeling well. If you share this same feeling, then by all means, head to Lancaster County, PA if you can! Over the weekend, my parents took the older boys with them to the beach, and we took a road trip […]

New England {my heart belongs to you}

Hello there! It’s been a bit of a break for me, but we were away on a great big road trip! Fair warning: this is a long blog post! You may already know that I have a serious case of Wanderlust. I have a hard time sitting still, and I doubt I ever will […]

Adventures in Assateague {my virtual scrapbook}

Good ole summertime. We’re right in the thick of it and having many adventures. Sometimes my blog posts are full of family pictures – these posts are a bit for me and my future. You see, I don’t scrapbook. I’ve wanted to, but I simply don’t find the time now. I have pretty, […]

Back from Bead & Button {the photos, video, and give away post!}

Hello everyone I hope you’re not too tired of Bead & Button stories yet! You’ll find there IS a little surprise for you too though when you get to the bottom of this post! 🙂 It was an exciting trip both going to Milwaukee (plane delay causing me to miss my connection, then giving […]

Come along with me…

Would you like to take a little day trip without having to leave your home? I’d love to take you to one of my favorite bakeries and then on a visit to a National Historic Landmark home. On Mother’s Day, we spent the day in Leesburg (yes, yet again), and visited these places and […]

150 years ago {April 19th, 1861}

I am always fascinated to learn more about the rich history all around our home here in Virginia. We frequently make trips to Maryland and Pennsylvania, often seeing places of Civil War significance. I’m especially excited when we can visit a place that we have never visited before. We had that opportunity when when the Boy […]

A Day in DC

Along with thousands of other people, we made it to the Cherry Blossom Festival, 2011. On a perfect-weather day like today, who wouldn’t venture out to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine? We even got lucky and found parking easily (leaving the city in the traffic was another story). It felt good to be among […]

Friendship & fun times

It’s tough to get back to reality after a rare girl’s weekend. When you have 2 days to spend with a friend like Lori, you know you’re in for an adventure. If you’re up for a colorful story and some great pictures, please stop by and read Lori’s post here. I simply do not have […]