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I am sitting here, staring at the blog post template. I have a blank mind. The hum of the computer, that I typically don’t hear is distracting. The candle that is burning smells like chocolate chip cookies, and it’s distracting me. … Continue reading →

The other day I caught myself thinking as someone was talking to me, “wow they are being so childish!” and I didn’t mean it in a positive way. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever heard that phrase used in … Continue reading →

We have a lot of “traditional” traditions. We bake cookies. We make chex mix. We drink hot chocolate and watch Santa Claus: The Movie on Christmas Eve. We sing Christmas songs. We put flannel sheets on (okay, that more of … Continue reading →

I know you are all wondering what my pesky blog is up to this week. Well, the blog just recently got up to 34 followers! I know right?! Unfortunately, at 32 s/he started sending out job resumes so s/he could move … Continue reading →

It’s early to mid-morning, and the smell of the turkey that has been cooking for 5 hours is really starting to fill the house nicely.  My Mom is busy preparing enormous amounts of food in the kitchen, and my Dad … Continue reading →

Hi, everyone! Welcome back to the 2nd Edition of Kid Quote Friday 🙂 Hopefully they will make you laugh as you stand in line at Wal-Mart, feast on leftover pie, and listen to your 24 hour a day Christmas radio … Continue reading →

soft light.dancing eyes.belly laughs.full heart. smells ignite memories that are then spoken out loud,remember when? around the table,thanks is given.for family.for hope.for everything,and for nothing. it is a day of remembering,of dreaming,of coming together. taking time to be present,to be humbled … Continue reading →

My husband, sir Casey is a huge nerd Daughtry fan. I bought him the newest CD as a surprise last night. He loves it. This morning he sent me a text saying that one of the songs was about a … Continue reading →

Linking up with The Blogivers, today with our “before and after” pictures. 257ish pounds – circa 2005 337ish pounds -circa 2005 190ish and 145ish pounds June 2011 For more on our weight loss stories, you can read this post and to … Continue reading →

The other day, I took a kid that I work with to the playground. I promptly challenged him to a swinging contest. As my legs started pumping, and I gained speed and height, I begin to feel that feeling. The one … Continue reading →