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2012 – Hopes, Dreams and Goals

January 9, 2012

OK — maybe my title for this post is a little excessive. I always have hopes, dreams and goals but sometimes a fresh new year coming on the coattails of a very busy holiday season makes us reflect and think about what we’d like a fresh new year to bring. I am trying to keep [...]

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Sweet Baby Boy

January 3, 2012

I just came across this sweet poem. My boys are now 6 and almost 9 which I know is still little but they have grown so fast! My brother and his wife are also expecting a baby boy in March. I just shared this poem with her because I think it is true – and tissue [...]

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My Fall Mantel

September 27, 2011

As promised, here are some photos of my Fall Mantel.   I have had most of the items for years. The leaf wreath came from Hallmark many, many moons ago. I remember the day that I bought it and walked out of the mall … someone said, “Why is she carrying around a giant baf [...]

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Fall into Reading and Make Memories

September 26, 2011

I love books. I love reading them to my children and I love acting the part of the characters {my husband says that I am SO LOUD when I read — well hello! I am ‘acting’. Lots of animation required for this task.} Fall is my hands down favorite season of the year. I am [...]

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Life is Like a Circus …

September 21, 2011

Some days OK, everyday, I feel like a circus performer. Well more like a clown juggling balls but it’s more funny then good. I try but I drop the balls. Don’t worry, I pick them right back up and start over. I am a full time stay at home. I am blessed to have this [...]

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9/11 Memorials in and around Sacramento

September 8, 2011

Dearest friends, As you know I like to share a lot of hodge podge stuff on my blog. I always try and include humor as I do believe laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes laughter is not a part of a post though. Case in point. This weekend will mark the 10th anniversary of the [...]

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Old Fashioned Thank You Notes

August 8, 2011

I have always been a lover of cards — all cards. Birthday, blank, just for fun and thank you cards. I have to say that I have no idea where I got this so called skill of sending thank you cards. No one ever installed it in me growing up yet it is part of [...]

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A Special Saturday Night

July 17, 2011

Tonight I tucked the kiddos in and within minutes my oldest son, Ben, was asking if he could read a book downstairs on the couch while I was doing my thing {which tonight involved organizing recipes and making some strawberry infused vodka – yum}. I immediately said, “No, it’s time for bed” but I quickly [...]

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Get Happy ~ Or At Least Try!

July 12, 2011

I came across this quote yesterday on Etsy. “I have decided to be happy because it is good for my health”. I just put up my new chalk board and that is the 1st quote that went on it. Sometimes seeing it in print, makes me think about it more! Happiness is a great feeling. [...]

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Awesome Blogs — That I love to follow

June 15, 2011

Source Are you wondering where I get my inspiration from? Well I tell ya, I am constantly blog surfing and always finding someone new that inspires me. I do however have some all time faves. Ready for the list? Design — I do love changing up my decor. My style changes every day. It all [...]

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