A December to remember

December is always a busy month, and I usually enjoy the hustle and bustle, but could of done with a little less this year. The month didn't start off that great: the car needed new tires, the roof had a big leak, and the washing machine died. Not the type of purchases you want to be making right before Christmas!  On the bright side I feel safe driving around, I can enjoy the Washington rain again, and I found an awesome deal on a LG...

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Working on a new look for blog

Trying out a new template for my blog and adding pictures for the sliders. ...

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Merry Christmas!

The best Christmas present ever!   Everyone was willing to indulge me and take a family picture, priceless!...

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Oooops!

I have been feeling a little glum with what seems to be a sudden realization that I am no longer a mother of 4 kids, but a mother of 4 young adults, and rapidly growing close to an empty nest.  Christmas is a little different with teenagers, as they tend not to show the same enthusiasm as they did just a few years prior.   As I was putting up the Christmas tree I was feeling a little "grinchy", no-one wanted to participate, not even...

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Good-bye Sugar

No this is not a diet post, Sugar is a large golden brown stuffed dog. Several years ago Sugar accompanied Jadyn everywhere she went, and held a prominent place on her bed at night.  A couple of months ago Jadyn became a teenager, and over this last year I have definitely seen her blossom from a child to a young woman.  Jadyn is the youngest of the family so it has been bittersweet to see this change.  Last year her room was...

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