Growing up we canned EVERY YEAR. We canned just about everything you could think of, hundred of jars of fruit and vegetables were preserved then enjoyed all year long. Even when I was little I had a job to do, as part of the canning. Mom made sure all my brothers and sisters knew how […]
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It was haircut day at our house this week… and my 3 year old does NOT like to have his hair cut. To make matters worse I could not find our cape that keep the hair off the kids while I cut it. So he got to wear a trash bag instead… I know classy
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Knowing what to get my kids for Christmas is always a hard choice. I do not want to get them “Stuff” that will just sit on a shelf and create clutter in our house. My girls LOVE to have tea parties with their friends, BUT it never fails one of the little ceramic cups and
It’s bright and early and my girls are screaming that their big brother Matthew is messing up their make up. I see no harm done and tell the girls to stop yelling and play nice. Then the mask comes off and the crime is revealed…. he got little brother in on it too. Never a
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I was working in the garden, when my 3 year old came out to help. He spotted a red tomato and yelled, “MOM, me see a RED tomato… can I pick it”. He was so excited so I told him to go inside to grab a bowl and come pick the tomatoes. He ran in,
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This week I got to help with my sons 4th grade field trip, Wagons Ho. This hands on experience shows kids how the pioneers lived and the skills they needed to survive. The kids get to do everything from shake cream into butter, use a saw to cut shingles for a home, start a fire with a stick and bow,
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I saw this little cartoon last week on facebook. It hit me right in the heart. I always WANT to put my kids first but it seems so many other things can sneak their way in and become more important. SO this week I once again recommitted to try and find at least ONE thing each day to say
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This week we took a trip to Bountiful, Utah. Matt’s little sister was getting married and we were excited to join her on this special day. I met her when she was just a little girl, I have watched her grow over the years into this beautiful young lady and then transform into an absolutely gorgeous woman. She is
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Here we are 4 years later and my little girl still loves to help me make her very own birthday cake. She is so excited to be a year older… but I wish I could slow down time and keep her little forever. Here is a post I did about her birthday 4 years ago…
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I found this photo while looking thru old photos the other day. I can not believe HOW FAST they grow up it seemed like just last week this happened … but instead 4 years have passed. Her big brother was so proud of himself for helping. We all got a good chuckle out of it. Makes me
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I thought I would give you all a little update to our Kitchen Remodel, slowly but surely we are getting all the pieces into place. My dream kitchen is starting to take shape… and those 3 years of living with bare sheet-rock walls is starting to pay off. I will be honest this remodel has been VERY hard living without cabinet and I am
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It snowed several times this week, so my kids had lots of time to play in the snow. My cute 5 year old loves to pick me flowers from the garden while she plays. Since there are no longer flowers I guess she thought this was the next best thing. Smiling ear to ear, she outstretched her arms and
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It snowed several times this week, so my kids had lots of time to play in the snow. My cute 5 year old loves to pick me flowers from the garden while she plays. Since there are no longer flowers I guess she thought this was the next best thing. Smiling ear to ear, she outstretched her arms and
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Those of you who have followed our site for a few years know we bought an older home 3 years ago and are slowly remodeling it. This weekend we took on the HUGE task of re-texturing the whole house. This is not an easy job and a messy one too. Most our house is covered in plastic sheeting
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My Mom and Dad with the Grand-kids ( The true gifts this season) My sister in-law and I have been trying to pick a day that we could have a Christmas party with the family, and have it focus more on Christ (instead of Santa). But it seemed like no matter what day we picked
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Sometimes it is the simple things that bring us the most joy! My pretty girls had their Christmas dance recital this week! They looked adorable, my babies are growing up TOO fast! What is a Mommy Moment, click here
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How to get out of a speeding ticket…. I am a rule follower, I always have been. I like to try and do what I am asked and strive to live by the standards I set for myself. Even as a little girl I hated to get into trouble. When I was 18 I was driving home
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If you have been reading our site over the years you know that each year we CELEBRATE our oldest son Matthew’s Birthday. We do the standard party and cake with candles like most families. But each birthday means so much more to us. Being told your son only has half a heart (hypoplastic left heart syndrome)
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My daughter brought home her school pictures this week… my first thought was “Oh look how stinking cute she is”. I snapped a quick picture with my cell phone and put in on facebook, many of my friends and family commented on how much she looks just like her mom (me). But I don’t really see it,
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I was folding laundry when my 2 year old came in crying, “Mommy, I want in!” He just kept saying it over and over. He walks off mumbling under his breath I want in, I want in. I grab the clothes and round the corner to see that my 5 year old has used the
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I was in a hurry trying to get dinner on the table, I had a horrible head ache, I was tired and well… rather grumpy. I had a 2 year old screaming on the floor because his brother was sitting in the “seat” he wanted. Three things cooking on the stove at once, 4 kids
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This week something VERY exciting happened at our house. My oldest son Matthew learned to ride his bike without training wheels. I have told you before about his story and how he was born missing half his heart (Hyhoplastic Left Heart Syndrome) and his long journey to becoming where he is today. I still remember the
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Just thought I would share one of the MANY “art projects” I got to clean up this week thanks to a very busy 2 year old. Amazing what he can do in about 60 seconds. My oldest son will be turning 11 in a few months and this has really made me reflect on HOW
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Matt will be turning 38 this week, he came in the kitchen last week with a very serious look on his face and told me he wanted to talk. I got a little worried thinking maybe something was wrong. That is when he told me…. he found the perfect kitty on the local animal shelters website
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My little boy loves his lawn mower. But much to his disappointment it is an “outside toy” due to it’s rough wheels scratching up my hardwood floors. But that does not stop him from trying to sneak it inside so he can play. The other day I saw him very determined moving our desk chairs away and pulling
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