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• Christmas Decorating Made Easy

  A couple of years ago we started letting the girls decorate the tree by themselves. Daddy put up the tree and the girls took over. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thanksgiving Planning Requires a Pencil Not a Pen

  We're hosting Thanksgiving, as we have done the past few years. So far I know that my Mom and my Sister-in-Law Linda will be here. The rest of our guest list... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rodeo Secrets

  A few years ago the girls started spending the weekend with Uncle Len and Aunt Debbie. They always come back with funny stories and great photos. Their... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Repairing Past Projects

  Every winter I start a quilting project. Usually I start a new quilt with the idea that I will give it as a gift at some point. This year I'm going back to fix... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Dog Bed

  When we bought the girls their bunk beds we ordered a twin over a double. We decided it would be a good idea to have a bed big enough so the girl could sleep... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Back to Beginner Riding Lessons

  The girls and Erin share a birthday. This year the three girls plotted their perfect birthday. They wanted to take a horseback riding lesson together. This... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Halloween Hauntings

  When Halloween falls on a Saturday you'd expect a full day of trick-or-treating fun. We made plans with the girls' friends for a split day. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Anytime, Anywhere

  We were at Grammie's when the blond twin started texting. I told her I wanted to look at her device. One of the rules we established when they opened their... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• From Bad to Worse

  I knew this was going to be a rough work day. I looked at my schedule and decided today was a day for comfort clothes. Some people have comfort food. I have... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Upside of Twerking

  When I picked up the girls from the Fall Mixer, they ran up and started whispering in my ears. I didn't understand them at first because they were speaking at... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Using My Detective Skills

  Overheard at our house... Brunette Twin: "Mom, are you getting me a young architect's book for Christmas?" Mom: "I'm not even thinking about Christmas yet. Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Height Disadvantage

  The girls' band teacher asked for parents to help measure the kids for their band uniforms. I volunteered to go and asked Grammie to join me. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Too Much Organization

  If there is one thing we've learned not to do, it is open the brunette twin's closet or dresser drawers. Bad things happen when I go into her room and peak... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cross Country Girl Ends the Season

  Today was the conference meet for the cross country team. The blond twin did well, probably matching her personal best. She came home glowing about her... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stain Remover Everywhere

  I was upstairs staring at yet another stained shirt when I decided it was time to keep a bottle of stain remover upstairs. Even if a few hours went by before... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bringing the Game to the Party

  We decided to go bowling for the girls' twelfth birthday party. After the invitations went out the girls started talking about bowling and teams and party... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cupcakes for Lunch

  The girls share a birthday with their friend, Erin. Yesterday after school, our girls, Erin and her sister waited to be picked up in front of the school. Our... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Birthday Butterflies

  The girls turned twelve today. They woke up early today because they were so excited. We snuggled for a while talking about the day they were born. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cross Country Girl

  When the blond twin said she wanted to run cross country, we said, "Ok, that's fine." Truth be told we were a little surprised. She never expressed any... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The View from the Back Pew

  There's a point in our church service when the acolytes stand behind our priest as he prepares communion. It's usually a funny moment as the acolytes tend to ge... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2015 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION