It’s been a while since I posted a photo of Miss Clementine. As you can see, she enjoys being the “baby” of the family! Lol. This picture also sums up our weekend. We have a winter storm warning in effect, the snow is flying and we will be cozy-ing it up on the couch. Thank … Read more
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Good Things
Over the weekend Jim and I did another round of “Once-a-Month Cooking” from the book I discovered last year. We always do the 2-week cycle and make 14 meals which, (for our family size) lasts a good 3 weeks. We haven’t done the meals since before Christmas, and I was definitely missing the ease and … Read more
Dangerous Dancing
This one is for parents (who I know can relate)! The boys were dancing yesterday (Grant sans-shirt for some unknown reason). Lol. Anyway, from the angle of the camera lens, I could totally see this one coming. For the moms, I know it will take a mere few seconds until you predict how this dance … Read more
A Great Date!
Last week I received an invitation to attend the “Grand Opening Gala” of….the Chocolate Bar! Oh my, I think I may have been the fastest person to reply to that invite! You know I would not miss such an opporunity.:) I was also wishing I could take all willing ladies with me to join in … Read more
Tissue Alert
Okay, I usually try to write totally original posts and personal stories of our day-to-day happenings, but this one I had to borrow and I can’t take credit for. Props to Danielle Bean at Faith and Family Live for uncovering this beautiful retrospective of motherhood. It’s author Katrina Kenison from her new book “The Gift … Read more
Day at the Museum
The boys love the movie “Night at the Museum” so they were delighted when we went to the Cleveland Natural History Museum over the weekend. I signed Gabe up for a class and the rest of us explored while he was performing various experiments.:) Here are a few pictures from our fun day! Grant was … Read more
Delivery!
Last week the FedEx guy dropped off two goodies we’ve been waiting for. First, after much deliberation and about a year of throwing the idea around, Jim ordered the “P90x” workout system. He has a friend who was impressed with the results and that sold him. It is an intense workout though, no doubt about … Read more
MercyMe Stops By
A big thanks to Robby and Mike from MercyMe who joined us in studio today! They hung out to tell us about their new album “The Generous Mr. Lovewell” which you can read about at their website. Highlight of the interview? The guys saying that right now they are loving the NeedtoBreathe album! Yeahh!! Lol. … Read more
The Blessing of Books
It’s been a few days since I blogged and there is so much to update, I will have to save some for later!:) There is so much going on from the devestation in Haiti, busy schedules, melting snow and the fact that we STILL have our Christmas decorations up! Yikes. I enjoy the ambiance but … Read more
Feedback
A big thank you to Barb for her lovely e-mail! I appreciate your feedback so much. Sometimes I wonder if there is anyone out there?! Lol. It’s good to connect and hear from you! Here is her e-mail: Hi Brooke,First, THANKS for the recommendation on your blog for the make up primer. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And … Read more