The Okie Bucket List: The Center of the Universe
I know you’ve been wondering where exactly “The Center of the Universe” is? Well, you can rest easy now. It’s located on the Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge between 1st and Archer in downtown Tulsa....
View ArticleThis Has Pin-tential: MADE Basic Tee
If you’re a sewing freak like me, and especially if you sew for any kiddos, you’re probably familiar with Dana of MADE. This year, she and Rae of Made by Rae brought back their series, “Celebrate...
View ArticleMy Sweet Girl
My Dear Sweet Emmy Lou- Has it truly been 12 years already? How is that possible? So, on this, the eve of your twelfth birthday I want to tell you how you’ve blessed my life. When I found out I was...
View ArticleExposé!: What It’s Really Like…
To be a soccer mom. I know some people have an image of what they think a soccer mom is like. Let me paint a picture for you. Just an average weeknight in America… She drives a cute minivan with a...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, My Sweet Man-Child
My dear sweet first born, You were my first baby. And buddy, I had no clue what I was doing when you were born. I was so sure I was going to mess up or break you. That first year, I was in non-stop fly...
View ArticleA week in apologies.
To the woman at the grocery store: When JB pointed at your daughter who was wearing glasses with one of the lenses covered and announced, “Look, Mommy! That girl is a pirate!”, he truly meant it as a...
View ArticleLittle Long Boards (a pattern review!)
I’ve been on a quest to make JB some cool summer shorts this year, and it got off to a rough start. I’m a little bit picky about patterns now – I want cool details, but most importantly, the shorts...
View ArticleA Quick Nosh
We like a grab and go breakfast around here. Aww, who am I kidding? We’re just lazy in the mornings and prefer to have our breakfast ready to eat without any work on our parts. A while back Megan...
View ArticleThe Firecracker Quilt
Last week, I decided on a whim to make JB a quilt. I haven’t been in the mood to sew clothing lately, but I like to have a project and a quilt seemed like just the thing. I’ve only made the one quilt...
View ArticleBlueberry Banana Bread
I’ll be honest: some days, the thought of playing another round of Legos or “gas station” with JB makes me want to weep. As much as I love playing with him, I sometimes can’t muster up the necessary...
View ArticleFriday Field Trip: Bass Pro!
Like we did last summer, Jen and I are taking the kids on the road each week for a Friday Field Trip. This week’s adventure: Bass Pro! If you’re from a certain part of the country, you’re probably...
View ArticleFriday Field Trip: Redbud Valley Nature Preserve
It’s time for week two of Friday Field Trips! This week’s excursion: Redbud Valley Nature Preserve! I have to give credit to a friend of mine for mentioning this little gem a couple of weeks ago....
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