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I guess we had a busy week because I only took one photo this whole week. I had planned on taking some shots at Patrick’s basketball tournament, but then I ended up keeping stats and running the clock, so I couldn’t take pictures.  So, the only picture I took this week was……. Friday was Reagan’s…

During the month of February, I am featuring games that our family has enjoyed over the years.  February is a great time of year to get cozy with your family and play some games.  I guarantee there will be lots of laughs and memories made.   Today I am featuring another great Cranium game.  Sadly,…

During the month of February, I am featuring games that our family has enjoyed over the years.  February is a great time of year to get cozy with your family and play some games.  I guarantee there will be lots of laughs and memories made.   Another game from our childhood as well as one…

During the month of February, I am featuring games that our family has enjoyed over the years.  February is a great time of year to get cozy with your family and play some games.  I guarantee there will be lots of laughs and memories made.   Today’s featured game is SKIP-BO from Mattel. I don’t…

A week ago I started Weight Watchers.  My cousin is doing the online version and I decided to join in.  10 years ago, after having our second child, I started Weight Watchers and lost 40 pounds in about 4 months.  I had a 2 year old and a 1 year old so I am sure…

During the month of February, I am going to have a new feature titled, FAMILY TIME FEBRUARY.  I plan to feature board games that our family has played over the years and maybe even some from our childhood that we just loved. Even though February is the shortest month of the year, sometimes it can feel…

THE YELLOW HOUSE By Patricia Falvey Published: February 15, 2010 ***** THE YELLOW HOUSE delves into the passion and politics of Northern Ireland at the beginning of the 20th Century. Eileen O’Neill’s family is torn apart by religious intolerance and secrets from the past. Determined to reclaim her ancestral home and reunite her family, Eileen…

The week started with a “SNOW DAY”  The above picture is what happens in our house when there is a snow day.  Kids still in their jammies, each one on a different electronic device, completely happy with another free day at home. One of the gorgeous sunsets we have had this week.  Apparently there is…

After spending 15 minutes looking for my coffee creamer, I finally found it….  right where it belongs….in the coffee cupboard.  Oh my….it is going to be a looooonnnnnggg day!

Have you heard of ORANGE LEAF YOGURT STORES?  Well, I had never heard of them until they opened a store on the west side of Cedar Rapids a few weeks ago.  Don’t you love their funky decor?  Well, I should have never walked in the door.  It could be trouble for my hips, thighs, and…