Seeing everyday life as a miracle
A couple of years ago, our family had the time of our lives in our nation's capital. Seriously, it was one of the best trips we've ever taken, and we cannot wait to go back. Not only are the historical sites amazing (not to mention FREE), but the … [Continue reading]
One of the things we love to do when we travel is to eat all of the local food that we can. It really doesn't matter to us if it's a super fancy place or a hole in the wall, we just like to eat whatever the people who live there eat. A few months ago … [Continue reading]
Down here in Alabama the winters are pretty mild. If we ever have a slight chance for snow or ice, all the schools, banks, and businesses close up shop. Most days we stay in the 40's, 50's, and 60's. I don't get super cold during that weather, so … [Continue reading]
You may or may not know, but I am a big book nerd. I love reading just like my mom and grandmother. However, I usually have the hardest time finding books that are appropriate for my age, but yet still have an interesting plot and characters. … [Continue reading]
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite dishes my mom made was Chicken and Broccoli Casserole. I'm sure that at the time I picked out all the broccoli, but even so I loved this casserole almost better than anything she cooked. It's still one of … [Continue reading]
I personally love shopping for dresses! Even though I don't wear a dress everyday, I love to have a handful of them in my closet. . They tend to be handy when it comes time for church, dinner with friends, weddings, or any other dressier occasion. … [Continue reading]
First up is Dispatches From Pluto. It's about Mississippi, y'all. Why would I not want to read it??? Here's how Amazon describes it... Richard Grant and his girlfriend were living in a shoebox apartment in New York City when they decided on a whim … [Continue reading]
I came across Paula Deen's recipe for house seasoning a few years ago, and I thought it looked like a mighty handy mixture to have on hand. While I have modified her original recipe to make it more to our liking, house seasoning has become a staple … [Continue reading]
Welcome to a new edition of The Hill Hangout! The new year is off to a great start around here, and we have some exciting new content planned for 2017. And by "we" I really do mean "we!" Since most everything is a family affair at our home, we … [Continue reading]
A new year has come, and we have lots of new things planned for The Hill Hangout in 2017. However, before we say goodbye to 2016, let's take one more look at your favorite posts from last year. Thank you for reading, sharing, cooking, praying, and … [Continue reading]
Thank you so much for visiting us at The Hill Hangout. I’m Ashley, the chief cook and bottle washer around here. I’m married to Jonathan, a great guy who loves the Lord, loves his family, and pretty much lays down his life for us daily. Yep, he’s a keeper. Together we have two not-so-little-anymore girls, Mary Anneliese (18) and Patterson (12). They are full of life and laughs and are the heartbeat of our home. Read More
