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The Gift of Italy
A lot has happened since our trip to Italy earlier this Spring, but I think its resulting halo-effect will last a very long time. The trip was orchestrated to work out well for us from the beginning…the wonderful, free home … Continue reading
Weekend Links -May 19, 2012
We figure the weekend might be a time you look around the internet a bit more than usual. If so, we wanted to share a few recent links we are loving this week… Even Jay’s sweet grandparents are totally … Continue reading
For the Love of Food {eats & treats in Italy}
“Food is not just some fuel we need to get us going toward higher things. Cooking is not a drudgery we put up with in order to get the fuel delivered. Rather, each is a heart’s astonishment. Both stop us … Continue reading
Some Good News…
A little over a month ago, we received word from my neurosurgeon, Dr. Gonzalez, that my MRI results from this past fall showed that my aneurysm has not grown. Last Thursday, we had an in-person follow-up to that call. At … Continue reading
Like A Normal Mommy…
The other day, Jay, James, and I walked up to our neighborhood Starbucks, a mini-outing that seems to make its way into our schedule at least once a week. For a long time, Jay would just push me in the … Continue reading
“Foodie Friday”
As you all may have heard, when it comes to food, there are few things I love more than a delicious weekend brunch. Given the hectic holiday schedule over the past few months, we’ve gotten out of our normal Saturday … Continue reading
Gluten Free is Actually Yummy
A few weeks ago, my friend, Bethany, and I hosted a baby shower for our sweet friend Sam. Sam was our neighbor when we lived in Hollywood right when we moved to Los Angeles, nearly 7 years ago. At that … Continue reading
I’m An Aunt!
Jay’s sister, Sarah, just gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Ruth Glory Sizemore (she’ll go by “Glory”). What a lovely and special name, in honor of Mary Ruth (Jay’s mother) and the good Lord. We are so thrilled … Continue reading
Our Favorite Meal
I have always loved brunch, in fact, our wedding reception was a brunch complete with shrimp and grits! Particularly, in my married life, brunch seems to be our go-to meal. We love to have friends over on a Saturday morning … Continue reading




