A Happy Holiday

By Andrea | January 2, 2019 |

Our home was very busy this holiday season with several Christmas events to attend and lots of new things to do. We managed to make it to 4 different family Christmas parties, our friend Dave’s Crazy Christmas Show on the radio, and Christmas Eve Mass this year, which I think is pretty impressive with a…

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Wish List Wednesday – A Grown-Up Christmas List

By Andrea | December 12, 2018 |

My husband and I aren’t exchanging Christmas Gifts this year, and today is our anniversary (Happy 9 years!), so this list is a little late him to use, but I have a few things I love that I wanted to share with you. My Wish List Pearls I don’t wear a lot of jewelry.  Generally…

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Merry & Bright

By Andrea | December 11, 2018 |

It’s the time of year where we’re all supposed to be merry and bright, so today, I’m participating the the Merry & Bright link up on The Blended Blog.  That means I get to share a few things with you that are bringing me joy. Right now the biggest joy in my life is a…

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Mildred Jane @ 21 Months

By Andrea | December 10, 2018 |

Milli is 21 months old today.  That’s 1 and 3/4 of a year!  Milli’s went on 2 big trips in the last month, going on a trip all the way to Shepardsville, KY and back for Thanksgiving, and to Bardstown, KY and back for her great-grandmother’s 90th birthday. Mil has also been a big helper…

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TBB Asks Holiday Edition

By Andrea | December 4, 2018 |

It’s time I get back to the blog a bit more, and this month’s TBB Asks seems like the perfect way.  Yea for special holiday editions! The Questions My Answers Candy Canes?I like candy canes, they are beautiful as decorations, but I’m rather particular about the ones I eat, as I’m not big on super…

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8 Recipes for Your Holiday Baking

By Andrea | November 30, 2018 |

Holiday baking is a big deal in my family.  Each year my sisters and I get together at my mom’s house and spend a day baking cookies and other treats to share for the holiday season.  Last year we even made ornaments for Milli’s 1st Christmas. This year, I want to share a little of…

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Mildred Jane @ 20 Months

By Andrea | November 12, 2018 |

Mildred is growing up, a little at a time. In the last month, she’s done a lot better communicating what she wants with words instead of just crying until I figure out what she wants. I think Milli might be going thru a growth spurt, because she’s been wanting to eat constantly for the last…

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A Gift from Cracker Barrel

By Andrea | November 7, 2018 |

A while back, I wrote an update on Mildred for her 18-month birthday.  In that update, I mentioned that Milli had her 1st visit to Cracker Barrel and how much she liked it. One of Cracker Barrel’s toy buyers came across the post, and sent a lovely email to me and an offer to send…

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