As I gaze out my window and watch two energetic squirrels chase each other through the trees that are swaying in the cold breeze, I am excited for this new year. I am always excited for new beginnings. The promise that a new…
I know I have not posted anything for a whole month! It has been one full of surprises, a bit of stress, and a whole lot of fun! I will catch you all up on this very soon, but for now, I…
We kicked off our Christmas festivities this year by taking in the sights and sounds of two annual Alexandria traditions—The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade. What was also very exciting was that we were able to accomplish both…
Pinterest has been the reason for so many delicious meals in my house, lately. And this recipe will forever remain in the Taylor Family recipe book! It was delicious! The cilantro and lime bring out the flavors, the chipotle peppers add that…
I have always loved gumbo! Ever since I had my first taste of it at Lucille’s BBQ when I lived in CA. Finger-lickin’ great gumbo! I have tried gumbo at several other restaurants but none have come close to Lucille’s. So, when…
“We defend and we build a way of life, not for America alone, but for all mankind.” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt What other building shows the way of life in all its splendor than the U.S. Capitol. On Friday, Aaron got us…
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