The tale of two “practically perfect” days

This is a tale of two practically perfect days.
A week ago last Friday was our traditional family fall outing to Apple Hill and when I came home that evening I posted my status on my face book account that it was the end of a “practically perfect” day!

We got up early on the first cool [...]

Mother’s Day Monologue addendum

After writing on Mothers Day, I decided that I should have also shared with you the positive comments that I have heard over the years about my large & growing family.  Although they are few & far between when compared to the negative remarks - they are refreshing!

“Don’t you just feel blessed with so many children?”  said a [...]

What are you saying?

Words are powerful
Words impact & influence others 
Words make a difference
My photo album journey resulting in dozens of completed albums, a home based business and a multitude of friends began with these words from my sister, Caroline -“You’ve got to start an album” and “Here is the number of this awesome scrapbooking company…call them!” (this was a demand not [...]

The apple of His eye

Wow! Am I ever “it” …”the one & only”…”the living end”…”the love of his life” and “the apple of his eye”……
Being a mother to a precious new baby is certainly good for ones self esteem.  When I walk into the room he simply can not take his eyes off of me.  A contagious smile spreads across his face and [...]