James, Nicole, Benjamin, Ella & Isabelle
November 29th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Posted by Nicole in Recipes

We love this recipe.  I frequently make it for new moms, delivered ready to bake in a foil pan.  It’s very easy to double/triple/quadruple, so we also serve it for family parties.  It’s great stand alone or served on rolls as a hot sandwich. Continue Reading »


November 29th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Posted by Nicole in Recipes

This is a modification on a recipe I got from http://www.mangiodasola.com/search?q=broccoli+cheddar+soup (which I found using Pinterest).

We love it – it’s so warm and delicious! Continue Reading »


July 25th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Posted by Nicole in Family

When we purchased our first home (a condo in Chicago), after everything was moved in we headed down to the animal shelter to get a dog.  I grew up with a dog and had wanted one for a long time and was thrilled that we finally had a place where we could have a dog.  James and I wandered about the shelter, at first together and then separately as we looked at all the dogs up for adoption. Continue Reading »


July 18th, 2011 at 8:58 am
Posted by Nicole in Family

I started this blog many years ago now in the hopes of keeping our extended friends and family in the loop with what’s going on with our family.  Especially for those who do not live nearby, I figured this would be a way they could experience the kids more.  Well, unfortunately, in a house with three young children, finding time to write anything seems to be a rather impossible task!

So, here’s a much overdue update on the happenings in our household. Continue Reading »