Oops! Skipped a Step!
Shortly after our son was born, my husband decided to do a DIY home improvement project. Our kitchen faucet was leaking where it was mounted on the wall. He had…
Her Bite is worse than her Bark
It’s funny, sometimes we get a little confused between what is right and wrong. Even when things seem like we should know the right choice, and it should be very…
Out of Control
When I was fifteen years-old we moved from Montana to California. I had my driver’s license, so I did most of the driving. With my mom riding shotgun, and my…
Christmas Magic
Everyone knows that Christmas is a magical time of year, and many parents of little ones will agree that during this season the magical powers of ‘Elf on the Shelf’…
Christmas Carol’s Our Way
I enjoy driving around with our grandsons, but I LOVE jumping in the car, turning on Christmas Carols and singing with the boys at Christmas time. My favorite memory of…
More Than What You Paid For
Sometimes I love to just stop and people watch during the Holiday season. One year I was shopping at a local craft store and found myself meandering through the store…
Gone Fishin’
Thanksgiving one year my younger sister, three of my cousins, and I headed out on an adventure. We were a bit bored while hanging out at my Aunt and Uncle’s…
Refuge In The Cold
Growing up somewhat in the country, our parents involved us in a group called 4-H. This is an organization whose mission was ‘to encourage youth to reach their fullest potential’,…
Earned My Stripes
I love visiting my little granddaughters. One thing about kids, is that they say exactly what is on their mind. I love looking in their eyes and having great conversations…
Passport Home
Parent fails happen at all ages. Some are more devistating than others. This time I didn't know if we were going to make it back into the United States!