I’ve known Roxie for several years.  One of the first things I remember about her is finding out that we share the same middle name: Lorae.  It’s not a common name and neither of us had ever met someone else who shared it.  That was our first common bond.  We developed a great friendship during […]

I just got back from Kansas.  “Just” as in I literally just parked the car and drug my luggage inside about 30 minutes ago.  It was a whirlwind of a weekend–traveling all day Friday, wedding on Saturday, traveling back today–but it was a good weekend.  Be on the lookout for wedding pictures soon!  In the […]

I love coffee.  I love sipping coffee and looking through pictures.  I love taking pictures.  I love Canon.  I love reading about new techniques of taking pictures or manual settings to try.  I love it when my husband surprises me with treats that he knows are perfect for me that will make me, quite literally, […]

What is the best way to end the long weekend of American traditions and celebrations?  Why, roast marshmallows and make s’mores, of course!  So that is just what we did. There were a lot of helpers to get the fire blazing before it smoldered down into wispy ashes, perfect for roasting.  (As a disclaimer, Dad […]

To celebrate the fourth of July, I picked up some early-season corn on the cob and some brats.  (Which turned out to not be brats, but sausage instead.  Oh well.)  I started the water boiling for the corn and Kevin manned the grill. Lunch turned out to be delicious.  Kevin is an excellent griller master. […]

My long-time friend, Jewel, came back to Iowa for a visit.  This called for a mandatory girl’s night obviously.  Last night, Jewel, Nikki, and I met up for some yummy Asian cuisine and Mekong restaurant.  These were our entree choices (after much, much deliberation over the extensive menu!) The beautiful, lovely Jewel.  My fortune cookie […]