On Day 1 of my 13 Days of Halloween, we turned ourselves into zombies and nothing awakens and summons the dead like espresso infused with the delicious flavor of pumpkin pie. So for Day 2, let’s grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Starbucks’ signature seasonal beverage that zombies can’t resist! For the record, it’s the most popular seasonal beverage of… Read More
The season of the witch is officially here and so are my 13 Days of Halloween, a series designed to get you into the Halloween spirit faster than you can say BOO! Throughout October, I’ll share 13 Halloween-themed posts for some spooktacular activities and inspiration. Embrace your inner ghoul and enjoy these no-fuss, low-budget ways to celebrate the season. For Day 1,… Read More
Congratulations to my niece, Alex Hattaway, and neighbor, Kirby Hopkins, for being elected to the 2015 Huntsville High Homecoming Court representing the sophomore class. Both were presented during halftime of the Huntsville High vs. Buckhorn football game on September 11th. Alex and Kirby are scholar athletes, playing on the girls varsity soccer team. Kirby is a… Read More
Our family participated in the 15th Frantic Frog Triathlon this weekend at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro, AL. The Frantic Frog is hosted by the Scottsboro TriSports Club as a sanctioned fundraiser for the Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The race begins with a 400m swim, followed by a 24k bike, and ends with… Read More
We take our hummingbirds seriously around these parts, so I’m a little perturbed to find empty feeders on the ground in the morning. The hummers typically feed until sundown, so something’s conducting a late night, confectionary, critter crime in the backyard. In addition to the feeders, I discovered an entrance to a subterranean tunnel leading under the house. Co-habitating… Read More
Do you remember your 1st dog? The one that your parents said you shouldn’t get because it’s a lot of responsibility and expense? The one that became your best bud and you couldn’t imagine life without? These weren’t my sentiments last fall when I received a text from our youngest son asking for extra allowance to take… Read More