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  Several weeks ago, I was visiting with a couple whom have been married for 44 years.  They seemed to really enjoy one another, and so I asked them. . . “Tell me, sir, what is the key to being married for fourty-four years?”  “What?” he asked??? I spoke a little louder this time.  “I […]

It’s a tradition at most weddings – a tradtion that always makes Stefan and I stop and think about how fast our own kids are growing up, and about how one day we will be the ones dancing a “good-bye” dance with them.  Often times, we become sad at the thought of it, but at […]

Yesterday it was our anniversary.  Yes siree, Stefan and I have been married for 12 years, and oh how I love him!  This weekend, we spent our weekend away shooting a wedding (thanks to my wonderful mother whom came to help with the kids!)  It was a fabulous wedding, and I can hardly wait to […]

Corn Starch Cocoa Baking Powder Oregano Thyme Cinnamon Black Pepper Ginger Lemon Pepper Ground Cloves Nutmeg Basil Cayenne Pepper Rosemary Leaves Bay Leaves Curry Powder Dry Mustard Poultry Seasoning   in case anyone was interested as to what spices I lost yesterday while practicing my new mothering techniques of allowing my children to spend time […]

NO MORE POPCICLES!    My daughter is home sick this week with RSV, and so we have been confined to our home.  Needless to say, it has been a hard week to get anything done, and today was no exception.  I thought I would share a bit of my morning as a type of therapy […]

I wish I had a picture of a big black rain cloud.  I wish I had a picture of a big black rain cloud hovering over me. I think that my personality lends itself to the happier moments of life.  I like to live there – in my happy place.  I have a friend who […]

There are so many things that I love about my job.  Above all ~ it is meeting and being with new people!  It always amazes me how different every family is, how unique each wedding is, and incredible family dynamics are!  I’m serious!  I love watching as  a husband (whom would rather be fishing) and […]

  there are times, i admit, that i am obsessive about things.  cheese, martinis, the future, office supplies, laughing, working ~ the list is endless.  yes, sweet internet, i have quite the addictive personality ~ i think every bite will be as good as the first one!  and, as i contemplate this little piece of me ~ that […]