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By JoanneKraft 11 Comments

Help! They talk too much.

No one ever warned me before I had kids, how mentally exhausting it would be. Where was that bit of advice during my four baby showers? Yes, I admit it, quite often when my kids are chattering like a bunch of wild parakeets, I push the ignore button. Cmon' ladies, you moms know exactly what I'm talking about. The ignore button is a safety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ignore, kids, mommy, motherhood, talk too much

By JoanneKraft 6 Comments

You know, this might just work out.

With invites to lots of holiday gatherings, our dance card is full.The grand opening for a mom and pop coffee shop (Catered..Cmon' you really didn't think free coffee was enough to get my lipstick on.),a faculty Christmas party,a wedding,a birthday party,neighborhood Christmas cheer,the occasional platter of Christmas cookies...what? Flour, milk, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, housework

By JoanneKraft 14 Comments

Our Thanksgiving Tradition

Does your family have a Thanksgiving tradion? How about a Thanksgiving tablecloth? Do you even know what a Thanksgiving tablecloth is? Once you see what it is, you will want one of your very own!Click here to read all about our family's Thanksgiving tradition. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blessing, family traditions, gratefulness, thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving tablecloth

By JoanneKraft 6 Comments

..And they lived happily ever after.

My cousin Courtney and her husband Ramone (Chico), had their wedding reception on Saturday. They were married last month at our Aunt Cathy and Uncle Rick's home on a lovely summers day. This weekend our family gathered from miles and hours away to celebrate their special day.Though my mom wasn't there in person to sing and dance with all of us, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family fun, family memories, wedding

By JoanneKraft 7 Comments

Happy Birthday Little Brother!

Happy Birthday To You!Happy Birthday To You!Happy Birthday dear Georgie...Happy Birthday To You!You are 29 today, WOW! I still remember the day you were born. Dad came over to Grandma's house where your sisters were awaiting the good news. When Dad showed us the polaroid pictures we all fought over which one we could have. Dad put them behind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, george

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