My niece can’t visit without having a bit of craft time. Since it’s October, a Halloween craft was perfect. When I saw these cute ghosts in Country Living Magazine, I knew that Reese would love to make a few to take home. Click here for the CL directions. Reese and I put a Styrofoam ball…
Last weekend we headed to the Outer Banks for a charity tennis tournament. My friend Elsie came with us to play with me and our friend Keith came to play with Mr. SP. Would you believe that we were at the beach for an entire weekend and didn’t get to eat a bite of seafood? …
The winner of my fall giveaway is Alicia of Titere con Bonete. Congratulations!
It must truly be autumn because my fall blooming Clematis is coming into its autumn glory. The previous pictures were taken on Saturday. A few days and different lighting show a big difference in the next picture. This picture was taken Monday evening when it was cloudy and misty. I noticed fall Clematis blooming around…
The Nester is hosting a fall mantel party and I thought it would be fun to participate.I would have loved to have shot these pictures in natural light, but I took them after work on Monday evening, a dark and rainy night, so they are a bit dark. Oh well!I found the wreath in Williamsburg…
In celebration of fall, I’m hosting a giveaway. I don’t have sponsors and I have never been asked to promote anything on my blog, so when I do a giveaway, it’s a little something I’ve picked out as a thank you to my readers. I couldn’t pass up these cute towels, napkins, and wooden spreader…
I {heart} weekends. This weekend was full of fun. We took advantage of the beautiful weather both Friday and Saturday to enjoy some quality time on the tennis court. Due to the hot, dry summer that we’ve had, our yard was in desperate need of some TLC. Raking, picking up sticks, and grass planting were…
We went back to Morris Orchard this past weekend for more apples. It is such a treat to feast on apples fresh from the orchard. Buying them at the orchard is quite economical, too. I’ve told you before that Mr. SP can’t pass up an opportunity to love on a dog. This fellow was quite…
Have you ever noticed that it is the little things that make you happy? This evening I took a break from lesson plans and paper grading to make cupcakes for my friend’s birthday. We’ve been friends at school for a long time and I know she’ll be very happy with a cupcake surprise to celebrate…
Hello blogging friends! It’s been a busy two weeks in Sweet Pea land and I haven’t had much blogging time. I sure do miss it! I’m teaching a new to me course at school this year and it’s like being a first year teacher. I always work hard, but the time I’m having to spend…
After seeing this post by Mich L in LA, I was inspired to make a bracelet out of a tennis ball. Michelle’s bracelets are pretty, mine are sporty. I cut a tennis ball into two pieces by using a utility knife to cut on the curved lines printed on the ball. This is not easy…
I love trying new recipes. One of my biggest sources for new recipes is Southern Living. I recently tried a lasagna recipe from the September 2010 issue. Did this recipe catch your eye this month? Vanessa’s Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna 12 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 (24-oz.) container 4% small-curd smooth-and-creamy cottage cheese 1 (16-oz.) container…