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"... to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified" (Isa. 61:1-3).

I had every cassette. I knew every word. I had this amazing tent that mom and dad bought me for Christmas one year. I put it over my bed. I put her cassette in my pink radio / cassette player I had. I would listen for hours. I thought this was the coolest album. Hot...

True Love. Helping me all Saturday and Sunday with a fundraiser for the youth choir at church. He didn't complain. He didn't fuss. He didn't roll his eyes when I was exhausted. He smiled, sold, watched kids, carried, fetched and smiled some more. I love him because he...

So, the last day they were here...  We drove to the airport the long way... through downtown Scottsdale. Such a fun place to meander... And the Sugar Bowl. An Old Town institution.   We had to make sure they wanted to come back, right?   This should do it! Yeah......

Julia chose hats for all of us…  I think she did a wonderful job!   We had hot tea, finger sandwiches, scones that melted in your mouth (I know what you are thinking – scones – I don’t like them, they are stale and crumbly – well not THESE scones..  melt.  Melt I tell...

Laura, my sister in law, one of the maids of honor at my wedding, my ultimate shopping buddy, nestle's toll house buddy and eiswein buddy.... is engaged! I met Andrew last Christmas. He played soccer with my kids. He instantly had my vote. He opted to spend another...

My mother and father drove up to Dallas the day after Christmas to spend some time with the kids and Brian's family. I am so blessed to have parents and in-laws that get along with one another. When I asked Julia what she thought the grandmothers would like to do, she...

Waking up to a snowball fight Christmas morning... Surprise clarinet concerts... Nerf Popper guns being the hit of the day... And at the end of the day, after all the new presents... The kids playing with the fisher price toys from my husband's family's childhood...

I know... I already did a December 24th post... but this is about Christmas Eve! You know... attempting to make ornaments and snuggling with your sister in laws doggie. If we knew our dog would be just like Milo, I'd have two already. You know... getting the whole...