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GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS FOR ENTERING! Are you feeling a little sluggish during your afternoon meeting?  When you put your toddler down for a nap, do you want to crawl into bed too?  Are you feeling like you don’t have enough energy to get everything done during this busy holiday season? Are you looking for…

The boys had their annual Christmas program at school.  Since the 6th graders move on to Middle School next year, they get to be the “stars” of the show.  The 3rd – 5th graders provide the music while the 6th graders perform the play.  Bennett is a 5th grader and played in band and sang. …

We have always done Advent Calendars for the kids.  For the past few years the boys have gotten the Lego City Advent Calendar, but this year they will be super excited to get the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar.  I can’t wait to see their excitement.  In order for each of them to “get” something…

November is the time to count our many blessings – name them one by one. I want to look at each day and name at least one blessing from that day. Something that happened or affected me on that day and not just in general. It can be so easy to igore those little blessings…

November is the time to count our many blessings – name them one by one. I want to look at each day and name at least one blessing from that day. Something that happened or affected me on that day and not just in general. It can be so easy to igore those little blessings…

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS FOR ENTERING! On this Cyber Monday, have you been shopping?  Do any of the toys or electronics you purchased need batteries?  Well, I have something just for you.  One of my readers will win a specially marked package of batteries.  These specially marked packages will offer you the batteries for your…

A few years ago, I decided I wanted to collect Nativity Sets.  There are so many unique sets available and I love looking at them.  As part of my 40 Before 40 Challenge, I decided I wanted to get a new Nativity set to add to my collection.  But, instead of me purchasing one, I…

The kids enjoying the pool after our Thanksgiving meal.  Pat and I  Bennett and Reagan were excited to get up on the roof with Dad while he was hanging the Christmas lights.  Our house all lit up for Christmas! 

November is the time to count our many blessings – name them one by one. I want to look at each day and name at least one blessing from that day. Something that happened or affected me on that day and not just in general. It can be so easy to ignore those little blessings…

November is the time to count our many blessings – name them one by one. I want to look at each day and name at least one blessing from that day. Something that happened or affected me on that day and not just in general. It can be so easy to igore those little blessings…