Matt’s Birthday Weekend

Last Saturday was Matt’s birthday, which gave me just the excuse I needed to make this cake: this scrumptious, lick-your-fingers, rich Oreo-filling chocolate cake that I got off of Pinterest. Matt has been asking me every week to buy him Oreos at the grocery store. And every week I tell him no, because he’ll eat …

Tell All Tuesday

*You wanna know the best thing ever? To open up your lunch (packed by your husband) to find a heartfelt little love note tucked inside. Matt, you are the sweetest hubby ever 🙂 *So Matt packs my lunch every morning. And BOY does that man know how to pack a good lunch: he always includes a …

Tell All Tuesday

*Bright spot in my day: getting a reply email from my favorite high school English teacher. I haven’t spoken to her in almost 6 years, and she knew just what to say to alleviate my doubts and concerns about student teaching. Thank the world for inspired teachers! *We made the most delicious chicken and tomato …

A War-Time Love Letter

I woke up this morning from a terrible nightmare that left me shaking and crying. Perhaps that is why I teared up immediately as I read this letter from an article for my social studies class. This letter was written by Major Sullivan Ballou to his wife Sarah one week beforethe Battle at First Manassas …