Monthly Archives: November 2013

The table is set, the turkey is in the oven, and the apple pies are cooling!  I can’t believe Thanksgiving is already here. I’m exhausted, but so very happy. 🙂 I can’t wait to bless our guests!  What are you … Continue reading →

It was a celebration filled weekend!   Jude Nathan (most darling little peanut!) was born on Friday and we threw a 70th birthday dinner party for my mom on Saturday.   Everything came together beautifully for the party! 🙂 When … Continue reading →

My sister gave birth to the most darling baby boy this morning!  I took the day off (thank God for vacation days and an understanding boss!) and celebrated with my sister and her husband.  What an emotional day!  Lots of … Continue reading →

Are you getting excited for Thanksgiving?   I am looking forward to cooking my second turkey!  We’ll be hosting again and we have about 12 people coming to our gathering. 🙂 If you need a place to celebrate this wonderful … Continue reading →

What are your needs today?  Are you struggling financially?  Battling health issues?  Feeling lonely?  There are so many troubles we all go through in life, but remember that God is in control and He loves us.  I was at a … Continue reading →

It’s been a long day.  Lots of meetings at work and I had my annual wellness exam this afternoon (thankful it’s now done for another year!).  I came home physically and mentally exhausted.  I think the hot weather is also … Continue reading →

I was not looking forward to this weekend because my husband was going out of town  – first time being apart since our wedding day.  My heart was overwhelmed with great sadness.  To make matters worse, the thought of being … Continue reading →

I had not heard of this movie until my mom let us borrow it.  Taking Chance is based on a true story about Chance Phelps, a young Marine who died in Iraq.  The movie takes you through the entire process … Continue reading →

We are less than four weeks away from Thanksgiving!  I LOVE November.  I started my gratitude list three months ago and I’m on #128. 🙂 My goal is to get to 1,000 – I was inspired after reading One Thousand … Continue reading →

We witnessed a raccoon fight on our property last night.  Oh my scary!  The critters were making so much noise in our backyard that even our neighbor opened his back door to see what all the growling/hissing was about.  They … Continue reading →