Two of my kids work at a local farm. My youngest forgot he had a soccer tournament and was going to have to miss work. A HUGE problem for him. He'd given the owners his word he'd be there tonight to work. SO, his older sister said she'd take the bus to the farm and work his shift. I was pretty impressed. And, quite grateful that my two … [Read more...]
How to Embarrass Your Kids
If you're a parent of a child who can walk and talk--it won't be long until you embarrass them. This afternoon, I jumped behind the wheel of our truck and headed out to run a few errands. My daughter decided to come along. Grace is a teenager. That's important to my story. This means she's overly-sensitive to embarrassment from her … [Read more...]
A Visit and a Reminder
When we moved to Tennessee we left behind our family and friends. It was a tough decision and one we didn't take lightly. On June 25th, 2012 we watched the people we loved dearly grow smaller and smaller in our rear view mirror. Our silver Chevy Suburban pulled out of the driveway and headed south. I wondered what it would be like to start a life … [Read more...]
Too Wonderful For Me
This morning the children went back to school. Can I get a HUGE knee-slapping hallelujah and amen?! As much as I love my little darlings, they about sent me to the moon yesterday. Why? Because it was the last day of winter break. Actually, they got an extra day off because of the arctic cold and ice we've been having. We awoke to frozen … [Read more...]
Chocolate Kahlua Cheesecake Recipe – 40 Days of Holiday Encouragement
With only 9 days before Christmas it's that magical time of year when calories don't count. This is a recipe that's become popular on Pinterest. I was amazed it was originally from my site. Just today, I responded to an email from someone who baked this for the first time for a Christmas party and it was a hit. I'm not surprised. If … [Read more...]
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