Happy times after our dinner at home! This year, we are celebrating 17 years.  Its amazing how fast that time flies and how things change over time.  And it really doesn't seem like 17 years have gone by.  I think that is a good thing. For the past few years, we have celebrated with a qui…

Being a mom is certainly a high priority for me these days! Every year at Lent I struggle with what to give up.  For most of us it tends to be a food item.  I've given up soft drinks, cheese, sweets, and lots of other standards.  I think cheese was the hardest of all. Probably best for me o…

Two has been a hard age for us.  King Diaper is a delight and he wrings out every bit of life from every single day.  While it is wonderful, watching a baby develop into a child isn't always easy. We've spent the last few months experiencing lots of firsts and bursts filled with both la…

So you may already be rolling your eyes just from the title of this post.  But, hang in there with me.  Every year at this time, I have the same conversation over and over about how I don't really need anything.  Many people would admit the same thing.  It is a blessing. However, there is o…