The Narrator knows me so well. He ought to after all these years together! For my birthday, he picked up a JoAnns gift card so I could buy my own yarn, some small scissors to put in my knitting basket, and this great book. He knows me well enough to know that my hobbies are […]
My Magical Birthday
My birthday was one of those magical days when you realize you are loved. It was one of those days where all the little “extras” added up for one life-long memory. I’ve been to Disney a few times before, but this particular day the magic started at the ticket counter. I took advantage of the […]
Nana's Flying Bugs
We said goodbye to Nana and Papa yesterday. Ugh. Never, ever fun saying bye to family – especially with 2 kids in the backseat crying as we pull out of the airport “I want them to stay foreeeeeveeeer!!!!” Sigh. It usually takes me a week or two to recover from airport drop offs. I try […]
Birthday Blessings
I have amazing family and friends coast to coast. They blessed me beyond measure on my birthday. In addition to all the wonderful greetings I received, we spent my birthday at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. In case you haven’t heard – Disney World is offering FREE admission to 1 park on your birthday during 2009. […]
The power of books
I have always loved to read. In fact, when I was in the second grade, I had to get my first pair of glasses. The eye doctor told my mom that I should get outside more often. Apparently he thought I sat inside and read all day long, hence my poor eyesight so young. My […]
DIY Saturday – Make your own chicken broth
In a crockpot!! Last week my visiting mother-in-law bought two small, whole chickens and we cooked them in the crockpot. We put a layer of carrots and celery on bottom, placed both chickens in the crockpot side-by-side and sprinkled a packet of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix over the top (this is also very good […]