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Our adoption journey has brought many unexpected blessings and challenges so far. We are officially 9 months along! Maybe that’s why I’ve been having such a hard time waiting this month, it’s just a biological thing. 😉 It looks like March may bring news. We believe it’s a girl and that’s all we know! Aside … Read more

Last night I had to log a 5 mile run on the dreaded treadmill.    Lately, it hasn’t been that bad because we have Netflix within view.    I almost didn’t make it last night!    I discovered it’s hard to run when you are sobbing and trying to catch your breath.   Jim and I were blown away by this documentary.   It’s a few … Read more

It’s a skating rink out there!   Like many parts of the country, we are getting hit with a nasty snowstorm that includes snow, sleet and ice.   The ice is supposed to hit in full force tonight but we already have quite a glazing already.   Here are some photos from this afternoon. Look who came to visit!!  This hawk … Read more

Is it really almost February?!   January zipped by so fast.  Although it’s been freezing outside, we’ve been enjoying a little  virtual preview of spring inside.   The boys and I have been watching a mama hummingbird named Phoebe and her baby chicks Bea and Jay.    We’ve been observing them online for over a week….it’s very addicting!       Sportsman’s Paradise Online hosts over a dozen … Read more

A few weeks ago I started hearing about the new movie “The Rite.”   My mom and Jim both told me about it and shared their mutual interest in seeing the film.  After watching “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” I decided that my humble vocation as a wife and mom did not mesh with seeing images of … Read more

It’s official!  I am now registered for the Cleveland Marathon…the full 26.2 miles.   What have I done?!     Actually, I am really excited and feel a sense of determination since I made the commitment.    Jim’s entry will be next!    We are entering week #4 of training and although I loathe the treadmill, I’ve managed to get the … Read more

Last year, we brought home a new addition to our home.  I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to share the news!:)  We have a nice little nook area in a main thoroughfare of our home.  I always felt like something special should go there.  Until last year,  I had an oversized vase with flowers … Read more

This weekend went too fast!   It was a nice mix of a little bit of everything.   On Saturday we stumbled across a wonderful little film called “My Dog Skip.”   It’s based on a true story, set it in Mississippi during WWII and revolvs around a boy and his dog.  Enough said, we were in!  Hook, line … Read more

Snow day…hooray!   2011 has been a snowy start!  Due to my long commute I really dread driving in it, but playing in it is another matter.   Today the kids enjoyed making a fort and this evening we all enjoyed sledding.  We found a new snow hill and tried it out.  We stayed out until it got dark.  Jim’s beard … Read more

It’s been a while since I posted photos of our beloved bulldog Clementine Corapi.   Although she might not show up on my blog much, she is a joy!   We have never owned such an affectionate, docile dog.  She is definitely the baby of the family.   At night she jumps up in bed with the boys … Read more