Mother’s Day 2026
I have MUCH for which to be grateful at this time every year. The blessing of having my MIL with us and gracing ours and our children's lives with her…
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May 11, 2026
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The Last Year of My Fifth Decade
I haven't done the math, but according to my memory, it has been rare for my birthday to coincide with Easter Sunday, so this was an extra special birthday indeed!…
April 5, 2026
Christmas Day, 2025
Although Christmas morning began with an emergency that kept Paul away from the festivities all day, we nonetheless were able to celebrate with gratitude at Grandma's house with most of…
December 29, 2025
Christmas Eve, 2025
Christmas at our house begins on Christmas Eve morning. The adults, as usual, were up long before the children, working on the last bits of making the house presentable for…
December 29, 2025
All About Thanksgiving
Ok. I admit, it looks like I have I problem... it's not that I'm obsessed with pickles, I swear... I just - have a routine, you know? Setting up the…
November 28, 2025
Carving Party
This morning we got out the door in surprisingly good time to get the college duo to the campus by 9. I say surprisingly because Natalie has been sick for…
November 1, 2025