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Mr. Handsome

Would You Like More Carbs with Your Spaghetti?
I doubt any of you have eaten a big plate of spaghetti and thought, “You know, this just needs some
Mr. Handsome Has a Mustache
It seems like every man, at one point or another, has the desire to grow some facial hair. Unfortunately for
Toys or Little Brother?
From Mr. Handsome: For the most part, Little Buddy is very good about sharing with his younger brother. The two
Abracadabra…..We Turned a 7-Hour Drive into 12
From Mr. Handsome… Traveling has become much more challenging with children. This was particularly obvious when we took a trip
Mr. Handsome's Chainsaw Carving
The other day, Mr. Handsome decided to return to a hobby that he picked up a couple years ago, and
Mr. Handsome Has a Cast Iron Cookware Problem
I am writing this post as an intervention so my readers can help with my husband’s new obsession. Mr. Handsome
Children Are Expensive
From Mr. Handsome... After reading the title of this post, I'm sure all of you are thinking to yourselves, “No
Nashville Terrain Race
At the end of summer, Mr. Handsome took part in the Terrain Race here in Nashville. Little Buddy, Littlest Buddy,
What's an Acceptable Volume of Spit-Up to Have on Your Clothes?
It's been a while since we've had a humorous post from Mr. Handsome, so here goes... For those of you
Many Hands Make Light Work, But Tiny Hands Make Heavy Work
From Mr. Handsome: Little Buddy is right in the middle of a “Can I help? Let me do it!” stage.
The 16-Year-Old Me Would be So Ashamed
From Mr. Handsome... How many of you, in your teenage years, saw adults do something you thought was lame and
Smoked Pork for a Bachelor Party
A few years ago, we posted about the bachelor party that Mr. Handsome planned for his youngest brother. His other
Fulfilling a 20-Year Dream
A couple weeks ago, I shared a picture of Mr. Handsome's newest hobby and asked you all to guess what
Making Nachos With Little Buddy
Did you watch the Super Bowl last night? Who were you pulling for? We had a few family members over
Big Family Food Shortages
When we first got married, I started asking Mr. Handsome why he ate so fast. In the six years since
Ellie's Day
Due to some scheduling conflicts, we were not able to celebrate Ellie’s birthday on the actual day. As a loving
Turning Into My Dad
And now, another word from Mr. Handsome... One of my worst fears growing up was that I would turn into
Millennials Do Things Better
Mr. Handsome has been on a roll with his blog posts. I hope you all are enjoying his humor as
PSA: Do Not Leave Husbands Unattended at the Park
From Mr. Handsome: Occasionally we like to use this blog to alert our readers about public safety issues. It is
Valentine's Day Dinner
From Mr. Handsome: The day before the big snow storm hit Nashville, we had an early Valentine's Day dinner with
Valentine's Day Disaster
If you took a survey asking men what the most stressful day of the year is, I think February 14th
Buying a Minivan Part 2
This is Mr. Handsome again. My last post ended with Ellie and I looking to buy a minivan. I finally
A Wreck and a Minivan
From Mr. Handsome: Last week I got in a wreck on a slick road. It was a minor accident but
How to Do House Projects Like a Man
My wife, Ellie, is a very efficient, detail-oriented person who completes projects in a timely and effective manner. For that
Treadmill Land Mines
Little Buddy has discovered a new favorite pastime--trying to permanently disable Daddy! Our home has a little nook where we
The Purge: Closet Edition
Written by Mr. Handsome The start of a new year can mean many things: resolutions, goals, diet plans, fresh starts,
Mr. Handsome’s Embarrassing Moment
Some embarrassing moments are so traumatizing that they stick with you forever. This particular moment happened when I was eight
Honeymoon Horror Story
There is a lot of pressure on an engaged couple to choose a nice place to spend their honeymoon. I
Baby's 1st Camping Trip: Success or Disaster?
Mr. Handsome wrote a post about the family campout we took in September... I have been trying to come up
cow painting
Mr. Handsome's Cow Paintings
Mr. Handsome the artist continues to spend a good portion of his spare time painting. Little Buddy loves watching Daddy
More Tools = More Manliness
This post is brought to you by Mr. Handsome. Throughout history, men have sought to answer the question “What does
NYC Themed Art
On Saturday, I told you all that we had just sent a bunch of Mr. Handsome's paintings to a venue
Sending Paintings to NYC
Most of you know that Mr. Handsome makes oil and acrylic paintings as a hobby. We have enjoyed traveling around
Mr. Handsome's Gift to Me
It's already April, but I just realized that I never showed you the Christmas present that Mr. Handsome gave me.
Nashville Skyline Paintings
Until this summer, Mr. Handsome had been painting solely with oils for almost three years before starting to use acrylics.
Banjo Christmas Tunes
Mr. Handsome has been practicing his banjo! He came up with his own arrangement of the popular Christmas carol "O
Abstract Art with Ellie and Mr. H
Mr. Handsome has been experimenting with abstract art this fall, as different art shows have different clientele with different tastes.
Impressionism and a Cow Painting
While we were in Boston, we visited the Museum of Fine Arts so Mr. Handsome could gain some inspiration for
The Latest from Mr. Handsome
Mr. Handsome has added a new subject to his painting repertoire! He has recently started painting musical instruments and has
Horse Painting
Hope your week is off to a good start. Just wanted to share a recent oil on canvas painting that
Peacock Painting
It has been a while since I've shared one of Mr. Handsome's paintings. Earlier this year, I showed you the
Mr. Handsome's Ship Paintings
Mr. Handsome the painter has recently become interested in a new subject: ships. These three original ship paintings are some
Rocky Mountains Paintings
Photos and details from Day 5 of our Rocky Mountain adventure (the day we drove up the Icefields Parkway and
Bird Paintings for Mother's Day
Having a hobbyist painter for a husband sure does come in handy when you need a gift for a friend
Mr. Handsome's Cardinal
Over the past couple years, I have shared many pictures of Mr. Handsome's oil paintings. Our house is now filled
A Train Station, a Street Car, and a Bony Cow
As many of you know, Mr. Handsome is a hobbyist painter. He took classes as a child but "put down
A Very Special Wedding Gift
I posted pictures from the adventure-themed wedding shower we threw for my brother and his fiance, as well as snapshots
Paintings and Rattlesnakes...
Before I continue with my post, let me just say that we had a frightening experience this weekend. While hiking
3 Peaceful Landscapes and a Stormy Sea
A few readers have asked how Mr. Handsome's painting career is going, so I'll give y'all an update.Remember back in
My Hubby the Painter
As I mentioned in my last post, every single one of his dental patients canceled their appointments on Friday and
Just Like Bob Ross
Yesterday was Mr. Handsome's first day off (aside from Sundays) in three weeks, and he woke up at 7am! He
A Trip to the Violin Shop
My husband is the oldest of seven children. His two youngest sisters are still living at home, where Mom is

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