So half the month is over and it's whizzed by, yet again! I had an awesome time celebrating my birthday last Thursday with my family. My wonderful hubby treated me to a tasty strawberry cheescake and my boys gave me the royal treatment all day long! It's so funny to…
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Google gift
This is what I'm enjoying seeing today when I go to use my fave search engine! Only Google could do something this cool! (Click the image for larger view)….. Okay, I am off to enjoy my birthday now!
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Love your gifts
It occurred to me today, as I was driving on the slushy, snow-ridden roads on my way to get a haircut and color, that we all (as humans) have our own unique and incredibly special gifts. I mean, I know I've thought that before but for some reason, while I…
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What’s snowin’ on . . .
Suffice it to say that I am SO over winter! I was so over it before it even began. I try to rarely use the word "hate". Really, I do. But I HATE cold. I HATE snow. I HATE winter. My kids know this. My husband knows this. With the huge…
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Two options
This week I am offering my family two options for dinner, as inspired by a sign I recently saw: Option 1: Take it. Option 2: Leave it. I usually do all of my upcoming week's menu planning on Sunday along with grocery shopping, but since we have open house at…
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Happy Birthday, Kansas!
This weekend the state of Kansas celebrates 150 years! My son's first grade teacher asked for two moms to volunteer to make cupcakes for the class to celebrate, so of course I had to volunteer! Tonight while Nathan was at a Scouts meeting, I whipped these babies up: Just…
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Family medicine
My what a whirlwind week it has been. This past week I have spent praying harder I think, than I ever have. I've witnessed compassion and love like I've never seen before. With my dad undergoing his surgery, I have been moved to look at life in a whole different…
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My heart is in Texas.
My heart's in Texas. Last Wednesday my dad suffered a heart attack and thankfully although he was alone at the time, was able to drive himself to the emergency room. Doctors determined that he had major blockage in at least one artery which warranted putting a stent in. They also…
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Family portrait.
This past weekend we spent celebrating my mother-in-law’s 60th birthday. Her one wish was to take a family picture – kids, spouses, grandkids — the whole crew! So yesterday we headed out for family pics at a local portrait place. And, although they aren’t the style of photos I would…
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Best-ever slow-cooker pot roast
Pin It This evening I tried my very own take on a few pot roast recipes I’ve come across. My version turned out GREAT, if I do say so myself! I think the secret is pan-searing it beforehand then slow cooking it very low for the full 8 hours. Try…