I love Thanksgiving.  This year I had a headache larger then the turkey that was served, and while I might have felt miserable, I still loved every minute of our day.  It was wonderful to spend a holiday with my family again and watch as our children ran and played with all my nieces and nephews.  It was wonderful to …

Sometimes you have one of those days that are just so bad, so bad that you can call it "just one of those days" and people know what you mean.  But there is always the opposite of those days...sometimes you have one of those days where you just feel so lucky to be you.  One of those days when you want to rol…

The other night Nate and I went out to celebrate our ten year dating anniversary.  Ten years ago he held my hand for the first time...awwww...played with my hair for the first time...awwww...and asked me to be his girl...really big awwwwwww.  Ten years ago we went from individuals into a couple.  A lot has happened …

Raking as a chore is no fun, but raking to make a giant pile to throw, jump and play in is an absolute blast!  I love family time!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the things I love about Halloween is being able to think back over the years and remember the changes in the kids interests (based on their costumes) as well as realize just how much they have grown.  I decided to share the pictures that flashed thru my mind as I watched my "big" kids get ready for …