Couch Talk   Today was the last day of school for our district and two out of my three children were sad to see it end. My daughter cried all the way home from the bus stop because she missed her friends and teacher.…

    Couch Talk   Along with a busy schedule, we have just started a very large remodel in our house. We are starting with the Master Bedroom and moving through the top floor of our house, painting and flooring. It will be a very…

    Couch Talk   We had some beautiful weather this weekend following a week of rain and cold temperatures. Apparently, word is one has to wait until after Mother’s Day to put in plants to make sure the threat of frost is past.  …

    Couch Talk   I mentioned last week that I did some spring cleaning in my garden. I purchased my plants at the greenhouse, and I am now waiting until the temperatures allow me to plant. As you can see, I added 3 wire…

  Couch Talk   This week, I spent some time in my garden doing some spring cleaning. I cleaned up all 6 raised beds, weeded and added some trellises to support my berry bushes. I have red raspberries and blackberries and they tend to take…

    Couch Talk   My posting has been sporadic as of late, including my creative time. Due to a recent family death we have had a lot of opportunity to visit with out-of-town family. My littles have enjoyed seeing their cousins that they rarely…

    Couch Talk   I recently received this beautiful Willow Tree figurine from my sweet friend. She sent it in remembrance of our daughter, who has been with Jesus 8 years.  Last week, we had her heavenly- birthday party. I decorated for a party,…

      Couch Talk   My son turned 15 this past week and he requested this artery clogging Reese cake. The frosting for this cake takes 2 cups of butter (4 sticks) and 9 cups of confectioners’ sugar. Yes, 9 cups! I am not…