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The beginning of the year is a blur. I started off with great intentions of posting every day - that lasted a big five days. With McKenzie's graduation in May, we worked hard to secure all of the things she desired for her celebration. We lived in the moments clear through the day of graduation.... Continue Reading →
Dear Santa,Since 2003, you have blessed McKenzie with every thing she has ever asked for on her Christmas lists. I remember the only time she didn't get what she asked for was because she asked too late and the American Girl make up case she wanted had already been spoken for by other little girls.... Continue Reading →
I know many of you will relate to this piece. I grew up in the best neighborhood ever. And, I mean E V E R! I'm sure your neighborhood was the best E V E R as well. As I sat in the back seat of my Mom's black Lincoln Continental with my little brother,... Continue Reading →
Do you remember some of your first memories as a child? I have some pretty amazing and precious memories. One being my Dad taking me to the most famous hot dog place in our town called Remo's. Here is an article on a from a local news station eleven years ago. Even better, here is... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been disappointed? Have you ever disappointed someone? We all have been there in our lives. I believe it is how you deal with the disappointment is what is important. For myself, when decisions have been made that were out of my control; I chose to stand up, brush myself off and move... Continue Reading →
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My niece, Faith Elizabeth, is an A M A Z I N G young lady. There isn't a single thing that she can't accomplish when she puts her mind to it. Academics, volleyball, softball, basketball, farming, 4-H, make-up, hair, cooking, baking......shall I go on??? I could, that's for darn sure!!! I love and treasure her... Continue Reading →
Rush here. Rush there. Do this. Do that. Thinking of that while I'm doing this. Story of my life. It really hit me yesterday as GW and I went to Columbus for a couple of nights to celebrate wedding weekend with family and friends. We went to one of our favorite spots, Cooper's Hawk Winery,... Continue Reading →
Thirteen months today to be exact. I can't believe that a month has flown by since the marking of the year that my Dad went home. So many times I have wanted to sit down and write about that day. The love and support from friends who are more than friends ~ they are family... Continue Reading →
The chili and potato soup are simmering on the stove. The hot chocolate tray with candy canes, marshmallow stir sticks, cotton candy, silver sugar candy sprinkles nestled together await the preparation by the kids. A tray full of chocolate chip cookies, no-bake cookies, peanut butter with Hershey kisses along with Santa's favorite ~ magic cookie... Continue Reading →
Back at the beginning of November, I had an amazing group of friends over to Guess That Wine! I'm a white wine lover so I was happy to host a red tasting. The wines available were: Alamos Malbec French Lick Foch Winking Owl Shiraz Mirassou Pinot Noir Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon Yellow Tail Merlot We truly... Continue Reading →
**** I started this blog post on October 16th without finishing it as this story of my niece has went national! Saturday, October 14, 2017, my niece, Mikayla, married her best friend, Dakota. It was quite the fairytale wedding and one that has been in the making for about 15 years. I think I have... Continue Reading →
A wise man told me back in May that this is a year of firsts for our family. My first birthday, first Father's Day, first 4th of July, on and on without my Dad. I explained to him that we made every day special not just holidays while I appreciated what he was sharing with... Continue Reading →
GW took me away for the weekend at the beginning of the month to celebrate my birthday and he invited some of our nearest and dearest friends to join us. We spent an entire day and evening together. At one point I realized that my cell phone hadn't needed to be on a charger at... Continue Reading →
Everything I need on this beautiful snowy day for Grandma's Banana Bread including her recipe and loaf pan. The main thing missing is ~ her.
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