August 2010

Hummingbirds

August 31, 2010

All my life I’ve heard of Hummingbirds.  We also had Hummingbird feeders when I was growing up.  But, it was not until this week that I actually saw my first Hummingbird. I was so surprised at just how small they are.  And, they must definitely get their name from the hum of their wings.   Of [...]

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Louisiana Hot

August 30, 2010

As anyone who has ever been to Louisiana in summer knows, there is Hot, and then there is Louisiana Hot. I am a lover of the heat, and on our trip over, I was the only one rejoicing when we got off the plane at DFW and the wall of dry heat hit me.  But, [...]

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Australia Votes

August 28, 2010

I have been somewhat remiss in detailing the Australian election.  Pardon me for waiting, and waiting, and waiting for some sort of clear result, but it looks like that is a ways off. I would not have even thought this was possible had I not lived through the 2000 US Presidential election. Thankfully, Australians will [...]

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In The Summertime

August 24, 2010

We have skipped Spring and hit Louisiana in the hottest part of the year for an instant Summertime.  It is hot, hot, hot, and I am in my element.  Everyone here thinks I’m nuts, but I am loving the warmer weather. The girls and I have been recovering from our harrowing trip and having some [...]

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Finally

August 21, 2010

Let me revise my previous projections. 1 mama 2 toddlers 3 airplanes 4 suitcases 51 hour journey Yes, our usual 28 hour trip from Sydney to Baton Rouge took a whopping 51 hours this time around.  We got delayed in LA due to a canceled flight.  After watching 3 other planes take off without our [...]

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Baton Rouge or Bust

August 17, 2010

Tomorrow, my girls and I will be boarding the ‘flying kangaroo’ for the very long journey to Baton Rouge. 1 mama 2 toddlers 3 airplanes 4 suitcases 28 hour journey Yes, I’ve lost my mind.  And, I am definitely not looking forward to all the hassles that traveling alone with 2 toddlers entails.  However, I’ve [...]

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Serve You?

August 16, 2010

This one if for the folks in Baton Rouge. Does this picture remind you of any place in particular?

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Champagne, Anyone?

August 15, 2010

Today, I hosted a Bridal Shower for my Sister In Law to be.   The Aussie’s brother will be marrying his lady love later this year, so I decided to get all the girls over to celebrate.  It was good fun, and I think the bride really enjoyed herself.  And, she racked up some really great [...]

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Martini Time… On a Budget

August 14, 2010

Now, yall know that I’m a fan of the Martini.  ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’ and all that. But, let me tell you, we had a serious problem in this house last week.  We ran out of Belvedere. I am a bit of a martini snob, and I like Belvedere.  But, with the necessary budget cuts of [...]

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A Blueberry Dilemma Solved… For Now

August 13, 2010

Thanks to all of you who helped me out with my blueberry dilemma. Funny that my own family were the die-hards that said Grace should have blueberry muffins like it or not.  I mean it is a family tradition after all. But, in the spirit of my mom making us our favorite meal on our [...]

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