I am typing this in a snow covered parking lot on a Sunday evening. A Sunday when we wanted to be in Church, but there wasn't any, due to the weather. What has occurred this evening has once again shown me how we can show love and care to our neighbors, to our community, to the world around us...in the Church and even...

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Last night, since there was still plenty of snow and it was so, so very cold, we decided to do a fun project with the kids. We put water in balloons with food coloring, and put the balloons out in the snow overnight. This morning we had ice as we cut the balloons away, and they were all different colors! ...

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Today has been a great day. We've had a Snow Day...  and a Snow Night... We've tossed snowballs. The kids and Justin have made the most of the kids' new sleds. I've tossed a few snowballs, taken pictures, and made hot chocolate and cheesecake. We even built a fire outside and there was sleigh riding after dark. At the end of the day,...

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Today it has been snowing most of the day. As I type this, it is still snowing. From what I'm understanding it is supposed to snow throughout the night. So we've made the most of it! As I checked my phone for weather alerts and school schedule changes, and found that school was closed today, we've sure had fun! By the way, isn't...

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Days like last Wednesday evening make me happy! We got to finally sit down and rent a movie I've been wanting to see for awhile now.  Date nights staying in and watching movies are great! ...

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As I've said before, there was an old schoolhouse on the new property that we bought. We have found a few marbles there, that the students must have played with at some point.  So much history at our place.  I'm just happy that we're a part of the story! ...

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While I sit here and think of the great things I received today from my family, I also think of how these people, these very special people in my life are my best gift of all! This year, Justin bought me a new camera for Valentine's Day, which I love! Troy gave me cookies. And...Breann even gave me a "Mother/Daughter" charm (which she's...

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My husband knows how much I love photography, so he thought the best gift/valentine he could give me would be a new camera. I do really like my new camera, but I love my guy even more. My husband is my heart, my best friend, and the one I share life with and make memories with. I'm blessed to be his wife. Happy...

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One of our best friends daughter's Sixteenth Birthday Party was this evening. They had a beautiful party, and I was honored that they asked me to take the photos. I'm even more honored to be these great people's friend. I've watched Emily grow up, and she is becoming a great young lady! [Members: View All of the Photos from Emily's Party!]You need Javascript...

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We plan to clear out the trees that are blocking the view, but look at the mountains! This is the view from our new property. The more I am up there, the more I see why my husband wants to move there. We were up there yesterday evening, and we also saw some Easter Lilies trying to make an appearance. God is so...

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Doughnuts for Troy's class for their Valentines Day Party on Friday.  Glazed doughnuts are yummy and are going to make some kids very happy!  :) ...

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Karen Kingsbury is one of my favorite authors. The other day I won a contest during her Book Club, and I received one of her signed books. Very excited! :) ...

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Finding change in the washer can sometimes be one of the perks of doing laundry! The other day as I was finishing up with the washer, I found this surprise in there. :) ...

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