Blog Mission Statement
NINE. For 9 years I’ve been blogging. So, this year I think it is time to regroup and rethink and re:purpose. While in seminary I took a class on mission and vision and purpose statements. So, I thought I would … Continued
This Week in the Charming South Kitchen
the Bring on October. These last two weeks of September through October are my favorite of the year. The weather in ATL has been kind of rainy – but definitely cooler. Thanks to the gym my jeans and other clothes … Continued
Glory & Grace: Psalm 1
I have been so encouraged lately from my pastor, from blogs, from fellow IGers, and from sweet friends – that being in the Word daily is a NEEDED discipline (or grace). I thought I would post some of my readings … Continued
Spiced Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fall equals apples to me. And I had a reason to make a cake today: because I had a bag full of apples. And I had a spice cake mix so all I had to do was run to my … Continued
This Week in the Charming South Kitchen
This week is vacation week mostly – for our little family (and my parents, otherwise known as Mimi and Pops). We are heading about 90 minutes north of us and retreating to a place we went to while we were … Continued
Faces: Sibling Love
One of the pleasures of getting married is the chance to automatically have a larger family. Before the mister and I tied the knot, we had the chance to go visit his aunt and uncle who live in Colonial Williamsburg. … Continued
Sundays in the South
I missed last’s week’s Sundays in the South installment. For the first time in over a month my mister had a Sunday afternoon off – so we enjoyed that time together. I usually don’t get on the computer when he … Continued
For Your Weekend: Link Love
The internet is full of interesting things – and (hopefully) each week I try to share with you new posts I’m reading or pages that inspire me. Enjoy! Send some new links my way! Spring cleaning – how about Fall … Continued
The One Thing I Can’t Do as a Mom
Failure. Usually a bad word in our family. My husband has often told me to remove it from my vocabulary. But, I think even my husband would agree with this. I often find myself reading “mommy” blogs or parenting blogs … Continued
Little Yellow School Bus Cake
Weeks ago when I was starting to plan for Elijah’s second birthday party – I knew school buses had to be involved. He knows how to say the word school and says it to everything from the city buses, school … Continued