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Fa-la-la-la-la… cough cough… la-la-la-la…

We’ve got plenty of holiday spirit around our house, with a side of a stomach bug. Over the weekend I went to tax training (I volunteer to do taxes for low-income families each year and this year I had to learn … Continue reading

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Holiday confessions.

I haven’t done a good old-fashioned update in a while, so let’s get back on track with some holiday ‘confessions’. // I recently ordered my Christmas cards, which means they’ll get sent out by Christmas… hopefully. One year I sent … Continue reading

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Holiday wrap-up (no pun intended).

I guess there was a whole-lot we did this holiday season, and just so you’re not left in great suspense about what I spent my time-off (well, Tim’s time-off) doing, I’ll give you a few highlights: Holiday Season Highlights: Ice … Continue reading

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My heart is full today (but not as full as my stomach).

Today was one of those wonderful, soul-filling days.  We woke up to Clara smiling (well, after she was done yelling to let us know she was awake) and rain falling. That sums up what my perfect morning looks like: family, … Continue reading

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I need to know your family (holiday) traditions so I can pass them off as my own.

I was at my mom’s house the past few days, and we were discussing holiday plans. You know, the typical ‘when are you coming over here vs Tim’s family’s place’ etc etc.  Then we started talking about decorating. Presents. Wish … Continue reading

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