What a wonderful feeling to wake up to a brand new year. The air was crisp, the birds more joyful ...and my house was cleaner! Sorry, that last part was a dream.We spent a fun evening with some dear friends and made it home just in time to ring in the new year with pots and pans. I know our neighbors just LOVED us!Wishing all who stop by today, a … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2008
I Must Confess
I have a confession to make.2008 can't be over fast enough. Friends, this has been one tough year.Watching this year fade into the sunset brings me quite a bit of joy.2008 has not been my favorite year, not by a long shot. Change has been the theme of my life these past twelve months and I haven't enjoyed it one bit. The economy hasn't helped … [Read more...]
Parenting Tip #1,438,724
Never leave your seven year old alone with his father and a roll of scotch tape. … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Dad
It's my dad's birthday today. In honor of all sixty-three candles on his cake, I thought I would give ten reasons why I love my father.1. I grew up hearing (and still hear), "I love you Joey, I'm so proud of you honey."2. He has a good sense of humor. (But please don't ask him to tell a joke.)3. My memories of growing up are very good ones.4. He … [Read more...]
I Just LOVE Weddings!
I just LOVE weddings. Witnessing a couple make a promise before God - to love one another till death, a covenant before Him, is so precious to me. It is like watching the birth of a family.My cousin Ryan and his wife Toni were married last weekend. With the ambiance of an old winery - aged oak barrels lining the walls and hundreds of tea lights … [Read more...]
