One thing I've learned in my adult life is to "never say never". Oh the things I said I'd never do... to then jump in with both feet. My first suburban is a perfect example. I shook my head at the thought of driving such a huge vehicle, until I had my 4th child. I think I squealed with delight Read More >>
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~ Christmas Card Crazy ~
We tried to get a somewhat normal picture as well this year even though nothing is ever "normal" with us haha! Our newest family member is not Halle but Harper, Carly's new puppy 🐶 John David and Eric make me laugh the most. No telling what Allie, Gardner and Kendyl will come up with next Read More >>
~The Rest…~
I never finished posting about our full weekend when Gardner and Kendyl were able to visit for Janie's birthday and Mother's Day! We continued to celebrate Janie....you know how those birthday weeks go on and on and on? :) I bought tickets to Shen Yun...the girls have asked to go for years Read More >>
~Madeline’s Lacrosse Game~
Is she not the cutest little thing? If you had asked me three years ago if Madeline could get past her anxieties to play a new sport, my answer would have been a resounding "NO"! I love when God surprises you with more than you can ever imagine! I am seeing such growth in my girl, truly amazing and Read More >>
~Hank=Funny~
I finally got Hank to help me clean his closet out...oh the things we have found😂, he calls this his “ old school camo hunting cap” from high school. We also found a brand new pair of Simple brand shoes that he knew he was going to need 15 plus years ago...I gotta hand it to him, he will always be Read More >>
~A Victorian Pajama Christmas~
Allie, Gardner and I decided a Victorian pajama theme was in order for this year...gowns for the men, caps and candles included ha! Allie and Gardner were in character...of course... All settled in for a movie for the evening. Janie's quote, " I'm from the old Read More >>
~This is What I Get~
This may happen if you send your 16 year old shopping for "as seen on TV" gifts for a secret Santa exchange.... John David and his friends were so proud of their too expensive and unwrappable (is that a word?) gifts. We will see if anyone fights over these two gifts, my guess is no they won't Read More >>
~Life Lately~
We've been up to the usual crazy getting ready for Christmas. I did it again this year...got all my shopping, wrapping and shipping done before Thanksgiving. I've learned over the previous years that I began to dread Christmas and was relieved when it was over, makes me sad that I did that for so Read More >>
~A New Beanie Baby~
My friend Cheryl refers to my latest debacle as "the time I bought a new Beanie baby" only I thought I was buying a kitten. Yes REALLY...I did think I was buying a kitten from a legit handler of Maine Coons (Epic Blue Falls Adoption). Just typing "handler" makes me shake my head in Read More >>
~How to “OLD PARENT”~
The struggle is real in parenting young children in your "well past middle age"... remember I just realized I was past middle age seeing as I'm unlikely to live to 110 😂 Anyhow at 55 I still have children loosing teeth along with a belief in the tooth fairy. I have never been one of those Read More >>