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Gift buying. Gift exchanges. Gifts, gifts, gifts. What is a gift? When I think of a gift, I think of something I was given, out of the thoughtfulness of someone else, out of no obligation, when they expect nothing in return. When Christmas rolls around, do we buy gifts out of obligation because that is what…
Here’s a post about this crazy mama and her little side kick! With Dan being gone, we’ve realized the days go MUCH better when we keep busy! Cabin fever for both of us set in on about day 2, so Mazy and I decided after a little pow-wow that we needed to do something everyday….
This past week we have enjoyed getting ready for Christmas! We got our Christmas presents wrapped, bought a cheap fake tree, and maybe even opened a Christmas present already! Mazy will be turning 9 months this week! She is getting more personality by the day and boy does she make us laugh! Those blue eyes……
With the release of my book, I find that I’m a little behind on my “regular” blogging schedule! Of course I am beyond delighted to share my life with you through my book, but one thing I want to continue to do is share about my life through this blog. I personally find enjoyment and…
As the saying goes, time flies when you are having fun, right? Well, that can also be said to be true when moving to another state! We have lived in Minnesota for 1 1/2 years already, though at times it feels like longer and at other times, it feels shorter. Sometimes I still don’t know…
I was sitting at my desk at school (I am a part-time elementary secretary), glancing up at the pictures I have pinned up on the cork board. Pictures of Mazy’s big blue eyes staring right back at me, pictures of her when she was but just a few months old, and candid pictures of life…