This morning I was carrying a pound of hamburger up from the freezer when Addi saw me and said, "Oh yum, CAAAAAKE!"
Last night the kids were doing their chores when Maleah asked, "Mom if we are good...
Last year at this time - this song made us cry - ok, this year it still does! But for MANY different reasons. Praying for those that are STILL waiting - there is nothing easy about that wait - but...
(((Here's an old post I found in draft form that was never published. Still sicker than a dog, still bummed about the camera, but waiting to see if my mom's lens will work. Enjoy the pretty green...
So live in each season as it passes;breathe the air,drink the drink,taste the fruit,and resign yourselfto the influences of each.
--Henry David Thoreau
R.I.P. Mom..... (1917-2009)
A parishioner recently commented that I seem different - for the better, thankfully - now that some life burdens have been eased. She compared it to the Biblical idea of "refining" - intense heat...
Ok that's it for tonight folks!! :) I will try to keep yall updated on all the fun Winterfest activities...first up, gingerbread house assembly tomorrow night!!!
On Sat. we will be holding a benefit for my nephew Matt who is fighting non-hodgkins lymphoma. Sarah and I have been busy this last month making lots of goodies to sell at the benefit. We have had...
This was year two of a treasure hunt through Orange City. It was closer to an "Amazing Race" than the year before, but there was no snow on the ground either. Last year the girls whipped the boys...