Cutting down our tree, Decorating, Baking for Christmas
When my kids found an abandoned bird’s nest in one of the trees, they insisted that was the tree for us, just like Mary Ellen Walton’s in The Homecoming.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Family & Traditions
How we made our first Buche de Noel for Christmas
Last year when I was at my kids’ Chick-fil-A Christmas party, I determined that I would make my first Buche de Noel for this year’s party!
Hand-cranking Boozy Prohibition Era Ice Cream
While I was preparing the base, my son was flabbergasted when he saw 4 oz of lemon and vanilla extracts poured into the mixing bowl.
Another Rainy Independence Day for Grilling Texas Fajitas
Laying a tarp on top of the deck, we could hand crank ice cream below while listening to the rain drops falling around us.
A Fancy Party Dress amidst Christmas Preparations
For the remainder of the week, we’ll likely play lots of games by day and watch Christmas/New Year’s Eve combo movies each night…can’t get enough of it. 😉
Hand-Cranked Ice Cream, Fireflies, Fireworks: Independence
Although we are more used to BBQing and hand-cranking ice cream in 100 degree sunny heat in Texas than this drenched 70 degree novelty, we conquered both!
The WWII story of my Relative at Arlington National Cemetery
The story of my mom’s cousin who volunteered for a dangerous mission in the WWII South Pacific, so he could visit his wife by their wedding anniversary.
Learning how to Swing Dance During College Break
We might not be the quality of the fun Dancing with the Stars, but we had fun learning and that’s what counts! Just call us, Dancing with the Collegiates!
Bringing The Crucible to life for College Literature Class
When my daughter was frustrated by her mid-century modern assignment for her 17th-19th century literature class, I had an idea.
Memorial Day Weekend at Arlington National Cemetery
Needing to honor those who died for our freedoms, I suggested we visit Arlington National Cemetery during Memorial Day weekend.
