I have a gorgeous rose bush that was supposed to be a regular rose that blooms multiple times a year. It turned out to be a gigantic climber that only blooms once a year. Since it it positioned right by my pool, I have trained it to climb the fence and not hang out over the pool and walkway. It is … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Rose Explosion
Our Ramblings
I hate driving through Pennsylvania mountain tunnels!
Hubby and I took a mini vacation last week and got out of the city for a few days and headed up north. We took a beautiful drive west on the Pennsylvania turnpike until right outside of Pittsburgh. We then headed north until we arrived at our resort destination. The drive along the Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about I hate driving through Pennsylvania mountain tunnels!
Mailbox Monday – What Did You Get in Your Mailbox Last Week?
Every Monday we are going to share some special things we got the previous week in our mailbox and we encourage all of you to tell us about the "special" things you got in your mailbox! These "special" things can be gifts you received, special greeting cards or giveaways you won on the web! … [Read more...] about Mailbox Monday – What Did You Get in Your Mailbox Last Week?
Crazy Weather Across the US
We have been hearing all week about the crazy weather that has been happening across California and now heading through the Mid West as we publish. Prayers are going out for all affected. It is scary stuff. In California this week we had several huge storm systems that came through dropping … [Read more...] about Crazy Weather Across the US
A Child’s First Official Trip to a Movie Theater
Today our almost wordless Wednesday post is a photo of my almost 3 year old grand-wee-one and my hubby (her pappy). This photo is to commemorate her very first trip to the movie theater to see a movie (The Lorax). She did really well and totally loved going to the "big people" theater to see the … [Read more...] about A Child’s First Official Trip to a Movie Theater
Thinking About Trying Laser Tattoo Removal
About 25 years ago I walked into a crappy tattoo shop while we were on vacation down at the Jersey Shore and got my very first tattoo. At the time, I was pretty stoked about that tattoo until I got my second one a year later. What I realized that second time was that my first tattoo was pretty … [Read more...] about Thinking About Trying Laser Tattoo Removal
Hubby and I Want to Invest in a Good Home Safe
For the past few months crime has been on the rise here in our community, and I contribute a lot of that to the current economy going on here in the United States. Hubby and I are very concerned about all of this so we have been talking about investing in a good home safe. Last night, I was … [Read more...] about Hubby and I Want to Invest in a Good Home Safe
It’s Almost Berry Season Here on the East Coast!
Here in the North East we start seeing an abundance of fresh strawberries hitting our local fruit orchards and farmer's markets beginning the month of May, although this year they predict it will be the end of April due to our mild winter and spring. Then in late July we start seeing a lot of … [Read more...] about It’s Almost Berry Season Here on the East Coast!