Tag Archives: traditions

A Little Christmas Magic

This was originally posted on my now very neglected blog at the beginning of December, 2008. Josh was 5. Since the tradition continues today, I’ve decided to share it with you. Please note… Indy, our black cat, is mentioned. About … Continue reading

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Small Town Saturday Night

Saturday, June 25 dawned grey and rainy, and got worse from there. Josh was refusing to fold his laundry, a ten minute task that he turned into 2.5 hour ordeal. One that caused him to miss the birth of a … Continue reading

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At what age….

I was over at Mom Logic reading one day and was thinking back to when my kids were younger and they still liked to make things for people. Bookmarks or play-dough pots or pop-cycle stick picture frames and I remember how much fun … Continue reading

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A New Way to Do Things

I’ve been inspired by Joy’s post on heirlooms to write about Bridal Showers.  I know why we have them, but seriously, I think we should completely revamp the entire system.  Brides-to-be shouldn’t be wandering around, scanning everything in the store … Continue reading

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Joy and Paul’s tree

I guess it’s my turn to show our tree. This is our tree this year. It really doesn’t change much over the years. I don’t “match” anything nor do I just have certain colors. I like all my old ornaments … Continue reading

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What “prepared” foods do you use?

After listening to a radio show this morning, I wondered how many of us use prepared foods. Especially for the holidays. They asked people to call in and tell what they “cheat” with. The biggest thing people admitted to was … Continue reading

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Manners, how important do you think they are?

I’m wondering how important manners are to you.  I was raised to say please and thank you, excuse me and bless you.  If someone gave me something, I said thank you.  If I asked someone for something, I said please.  Do … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday DM

Happy Birthday DM.  DM is our good friend from Heart to Heart.  It has been so good to get to know you and I truly wish you the best birthday ever.  I wanted your day to start out right so … Continue reading

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Greatest Superbowl Commercial’s

HAPPY SUPERBOWL DAY EVERYONE. I’m not sure if this one is my favorite.  I have a hard time “narrowing” choices like this down but it’s for sure in the top 3. This one had me laughing pretty good. I had … Continue reading

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Question of the day

Are your holiday decorations taken down and put away?

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Do you “DO” Christmas cards?

Here’s my dilemma, I don’t feel like sending cards this year.  Is there something wrong with me?  I’ve always sent them although I felt like this last year too but I made myself do it.  I also like to put a … Continue reading

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Christmas at Jason, Nikki and Bailey’s

Here’s Bailey, Sari and the tree. The tree. Favorite ornaments.  Bailey made this one. This is one from my childhood.  Bailey and the tree. Look, we have snow and it’s still coming down.

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A son’s a son until he takes a wife??

I read a book by Debbie Macomber recently.  I’m not sure if your familiar with her or not.  Her style is a small town kind of life and her characters are the “behind the scenes” kind of people.  Like the people who own and run … Continue reading

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The Request for the Pegasus (Jen Henry)

Over the Thanksgiving holiday Catherine and I sat down to make out her letter to Santa. Like any good ‘real’ mother/daughter experience, the event was a lot less “Hallmark-esque” and a lot more set in reality, with the two of us … Continue reading

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The Olympics

I love the Olympics!  I don’t really know why, but I’ve been fascinated with them since I can remember watching them as a kid.  I think it’s because they are so good at what they do and what they have … Continue reading

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Us Vikings Fans

I have gotten permission to show these so here they are.  Here’s Paul, Trinity and Toby leaving for a game one Sunday.  YES, they do leave home like this. Here is what I look out to see most Sunday mornings. … Continue reading

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Manners, how important do you think they are?

I’m wondering how important manners are to you.  I was raised to say please and thank you, excuse me and bless you.  If someone gave me something, I said thank you.  If I asked someone for something, I said please.  Do … Continue reading

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Kids Korner

What’s your favorite holiday?

Posted in childhood, children, choices, emotions, family, favorites, feelings, happiness, holidays, kids, Kids Korner, memories, people, simple questions, thoughts, traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments