Our little family sat around the table, surrounded by a bounty of food, enjoying plates heaped with delicious morsels. My husband looked at our family and said, "Why don't we share what we're grateful for today?"Ella, our four year-old, spoke up enthusiastically, and said without … [Read more...]
A Melancholy-Free Thanksgiving
Last year, I went on a sort of melancholy roller-coaster ride around thanksgiving. I felt blue about the upcoming holiday without my extended family, then was surprised at enjoying a leisurely day with friends. This year is going to be different. We're going to stuff our … [Read more...]
The Dancin’ Queen Helps Celebrate 450 Blog Posts!
My first blog post on February 15, 2008 was a simple one. My family had recently moved across the country and I enjoyed keeping up with family on their own blogs. I initially blogged to post pictures and updates about my own family - it was your standard family blog. I … [Read more...]
A Little More Jekyll and a Little Less Hyde
Just as we'd hoped, language seems to be a huge key in helping our Ezra control his inner Mr. Hyde and reveal more of his gentler Dr. Jekyll side! He tries out new words daily, especially anything his big sister seems to be saying. My absolute favorite phrase of the moment: Help … [Read more...]
I Honor and Remember You
Last week, I had the opportunity to interview a WWII veteran, a man born in 1926. Interviewing this spunky man, incredibly vital at 84, proved to truly be an honor. When I initially contacted him to be featured in the veteran's issue of the weekly paper I write for, he agreed, … [Read more...]
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