Monthly Archives: December 2011

Remembering Our 2011 Christmas Season

The year of 2011 has definitely brought some monumental change to our life – a new baby, a new job, a new home and a new city to live in … just to name a few things.  This year also … Continue reading

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8 Months Old

My “little baby” is now 8 months old?! This past month has been a bit grueling … for all of us. (At least when we are talking about our health. I currently have 3 separate infections, but that is for … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas 2011

I love the lead up to Christmas and the anticipation it fills us with …. even though this year it seems like we have been celebrating with too many germs and colds in our home. (Good grief, poor little Ari … Continue reading

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Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

This is perhaps, one of my all time favorite Christmas scriptures: “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.” ~ Luke 2:19 It speaks to me. It pulls at my heartstrings. It is especially poignant for me this … Continue reading

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Some More Favorite Christmas Books For Children

Like I have mentioned before, we love to read Christmas books in our house throughout the entire month of December.  It is one of our family traditions.  We have quite a few of our own, and then we also check … Continue reading

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A Sweet Chocolate Filled Lindt LINDOR Truffles Giveaway

One way we like to celebrate the holidays in our house is by indulging in the sweet combination of smooth, rich chocolate and peppermint. YUM!  Delicious to the taste, but not so great for the waist line . Hot chocolate … Continue reading

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Flecks and Nuggets In Parenting and Life

Having grown up in a family with 9 kids, now mothering my own 4 kids, being a former high school Biology teacher, babysitting like crazy when I was younger, serving in Church callings with kidlets, being an aunt to several … Continue reading

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Shabby Apple Teacher’s Pet Skirt Giveaway

I think most ladies have heard of Shabby Apple so they probably don’t need much of an introduction. However, in case you haven’t heard of them, just know you are in for a treat.  It is an online boutique of … Continue reading

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Even though Easter is my favorite holiday, the Thanksgiving and Christmas season is my favorite time of year. I adore the lights, the music, the nativity scenes, the traditions, the festivities, the color schemes, the smells and tastes of the … Continue reading

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