Merry Christmas! Happy holidays! Happy New Year! Whatever you are celebrating this year, here’s to hoping that it is safe, fun, and happy! Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared […]
Last night, while the parents went to a holiday gathering I got to stay with some of my favorite little ones for a few hours. If I’m not mistaken they get a full two weeks for holiday break?! I think our own school doesn’t dismiss until Wednesday. As always, I had a ton of fun!
Looking for a bit of Christmas spirit (not THAT kind of spirit)? My nephew Alex, Megan, and I found a smattering at the Huber tonight as the Village Players presented a duo of one act plays. Things got started with an adorable retelling of the immortal Nutcracker story. Most of the cast was made up
December 18 marks two anniversaries of immense personal loss – 10 years ago today, my father-in-law passed away from ALS. Though some memories are still painful, a decade of time has numbed the pain of his loss a little, and it’s easier to focus on the good times we shared and the countless wonderful things
This December has definitely been one of the most difficult times in my adult life. It’s one of those times were one is tempted to feel “I just can’t get a break. Why am I being picked on?” However, that makes it extra important for me to count some of my many blessings. My Amazing
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Big surprise, time got away from me. How did that happen? Couldn’t be that it’s Christmas time and I have a million things to do. Honestly, I always try to refrain from sending Christmas cards, but sometimes I feel so badly when we get cards from others and I’m not sending any back. So then
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Yes, yesterday found our first major storm of (the not even started) winter. Saturday night’s forecast said not to expect any white stuff until the afternoon. Well… as I was walking to work at 7:50 AM, there was already a dusting and more falling. After work at 2, I walked home and spent the afternoon
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AH… the holiday programs continue. Last night, my first grade niece, Alyssa, and fifth grade nephew, Alex had their Elementary Christmas Program. Unlike Elizabeth’s production of Seussical, Jr. last weekend, every student in grades K-5 were involved. However, the evening was divided into 2 (or three if you count the 6th grade guitar class) musical
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Than having to care for sick kids when you are a sick parent. Ok, so there are plenty of worse things, but this is one of my least favorite things about daily life, getting sick at the same time as my kids. The hits just keep on coming – is it December or what? (in
