Life

A glimpse into our recent vacation in Boca Grande, Florida and some pretty big news!

A 3-month update on our sweet baby Elle.

Introducing you to our sweet baby girl – Estelle Blais.

We’re expecting! Find out if it’s a boy or girl!

A little update on why I’ve been absent in recent with months with a BIG announcement.

I meant to post a recipe for Rum Raisin Cheesecake days ago – even adding a teaser post about the recipe on Facebook and then the little fellow above came into my life. And I was pretty much dominated by those big blue eyes and puppy breath for a full 72 hours. My dad had …

You may remember a post from back in June, where I discussed our decision to redecorate our very unattractive bedroom. Since I am the epitome of indecisive, this project has taken a little longer than either of us expected; however, I’m pretty certain that most of the details have been nailed down – maybe. If …

Earlier this month, we packed up the Edge and the pups and hit the road for Oglebay Resort in West Virginia. We expected to spend the week relaxing, visiting with family and taking in some serious sunshine. However, things got off to a bit of a rocky start – between the stormy weather, two cabin …

I turned 32 today. Somehow for the past three months or so, I was able to convince myself that I was going to be 31, so accepting the number 32 has been quite the process. In the past two weeks, three significant things have occurred that indicate I am getting old. 1.) I now hate …

I am obsessed with lists, and if you were to take a peek at my iPhone notepad right now you’d find over 30 pages of random lists. They range from recipes, grocery store items, websites, restaurants, and things to do, to the dimensions of the space where my microwave is placed. Not only do I …

I am a pretty private person, which is slightly ironic since I have a public blog. Although I have no reservations about sharing my day to day ramblings and delicious desserts, the rest of the details aren’t really divulged here. However, sometimes having access to a large audience is a blessing, so after about 8 …

In late July, I was asked by New Life Hospice if I was willing to put together a baking themed basket for a charity fundraiser. With more than twenty-five years of hospice care in Lorain County, the mission at New Life Hospice is to provide the best possible care to patients and their families who are …