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Because we are all scientists around here…
Last night was a night of beauty. And joy. No games to run to. No errands to do. Just stayin’ home and livin’ the high life. (That...

Angela Banae Patterson
Jun 4, 20143 min read
Wisdom & Parenting
As I’ve mentioned before, we have this week left and then, school is out. And this past weekend, I felt like I was thrown off the boat...

Angela Banae Patterson
Jun 2, 20144 min read


Weekend Recap: Beef Jerky Chew isn’t for everyone
We had a weekend filled with all sorts of busyness and sunshine. I’ll start by telling you about our “Chewbacco” experience. First of...

Angela Banae Patterson
Jun 2, 20143 min read


Fun Friday Favorites: Lockets, baseball, and childhood cigs
It’s been a whirlwind around here. Yesterday, I was making all sorts of appetizers and dips for my annual Ladies Night Out Open House....

Angela Banae Patterson
May 30, 20145 min read


Longing For Endless Summer Nights
Richard Marx isn’t the only one ready for endless summer nights. We are, too. Bring on those endless summer nights, my friends. We....

Angela Banae Patterson
May 28, 20143 min read


Weekend Recap: I might be in the next hot dog eating contest…
Well, it was another weekend of fun for our household. And yes, this is a Weekend Recap post, not the normal Take a Trip Tuesday post...

Angela Banae Patterson
May 27, 20144 min read


Fun Friday Favorites: One-Mile Fun Run, Father’s Night Out, & mad for plaid
Thanks for sticking around another week with me. I hope you’re enjoying this blog as much as I am. Today, Maxim and I are off to his...

Angela Banae Patterson
May 23, 20144 min read


A dentist, a football player, and a singer…we’ve all got dreams
It’s been a week of preschool graduation and reflecting on careers. On Monday, Maxim graduated from Share and Care preschool. And, it...

Angela Banae Patterson
May 22, 20143 min read


Weekend recap: And soon the American Pickers will be knocking on our door
The weekend was full of nonstop busyness and excitement. I am exhausted just thinking about all we did. First of all, I do want to thank...

Angela Banae Patterson
May 18, 20144 min read


Recipe: Best Cake EVER…How to become a cake snob (Part 1)
I’m a cake snob. It’s my mother’s fault. Or gift. Ever since we were young, she has been making cakes for us on our birthdays. Now,...

Angela Banae Patterson
May 14, 20145 min read


Mother’s Day 2014: Carbs, cards, and boys that care
It was another busy weekend for us, but yesterday, we celebrated Mother’s Day like no other. Well, maybe I should preface it and say I...

Angela Banae Patterson
May 12, 20144 min read
Our newest baby is born
It’s only fitting that today, on Mother’s Day, I introduce to you our newest baby…this blog. See, for months I’ve been waiting to give...

Angela Banae Patterson
May 11, 20146 min read
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