I make it a point to begin every day with an attitude of gratitude. I think it is important, especially these days where it seems like every commercial tells us we aren’t thin enough, rich enough, successful enough, happy enough. We always need more “stuff” to be enough.  If we focus on where we are lacking, we ru…

We had one very full Halloween.  We started with a school parade, then class parties, onto trick or treating and ending with a friends party.  Every minute of our day was filled with fun. We got so much candy that we are still playing the "swap me a piece of this for that&…

He came out of school sad today and said "The girls pick on me because I have freckles and long eyelashes. They chase me around the playground and always stare at me and whisper."  I explained to him that is just how girls show boys that they like them.  "Are you kidding mom?  That is just weird! I…

This furry guy is four years old today! There is something absolutely wonderful about having a dog.  No matter if we are sad, happy, angry, or if we have been gone all day or just need to snuggle...he is there.  His sweet personality keeps us happy beyond words and we are so thankful to have him in our family!�������…

I love carving pumpkins with the kids and this year was no exception.  They each choose their own unique design and drew it on the pumpkin.  Thank goodness for Nate and his carving skills, I am sure I could not have made them turn out this good!  It was a fun night together doing a tradition that we love.  Nothing bea…