Catching Up on Christmas

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So, 3 kids isn’t hard, but it’s definitely busy.  By the time I actually have time to blog, I know I should work or do something productive around the house…or I sit kind of comatose, thinking but not doing any of those things.  Sigh.  Oh well, she’s so darn cute and smart and naughty, it’s [...]

Thanksgiving with My Parents

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My mom came and stayed with me while Josh was away for conferences for 10 days, then my dad joined us for Thanksgiving week.  I loved it.  having my parents in my home together delights me.  :)  It’s not that they’re not a couple or anything, they just work from home, so having them away [...]

4th of July {on the 7th}: a snapshot of South Texas

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For the past 3 years, my parents have traveled down to my sister-in-law’s small hometown in south Texas to celebrate the 4th of July on whatever Saturday is closest to it.  It’s where my brother, Billy, and his wife, Becky, got married 10 years ago and wehre Becky grew up and her parents still live: [...]

Thanksgiving in Our Flat

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Thanksgiving isn’t exactly the same thing here in Scotland.  Mom, Luke, Lizzie, and I ran errands this morning and nothing was even closed.  So weird.  Anyway, have I mentioned how cool my baby is?  She is a rock star and so easy so far.  Such a great shopping companion, too.  I just love her.  Tons. [...]

Candy Corn Popcorn Balls {& How to Make Them!}

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Candy Corn Popcorn Balls I am re-posting this from last year since it was such a hit- both to make and to share! The first Halloween I had Rebekah, I ripped this recipe out of a Cooking Light magazine, thinking that one day she would probably be my little helper in the kitchen and we [...]