The gift of another baby … kidding, but who knows, the possibility always exists.  In fact, Maddy loves mommy’s “because they give us new babies”.   I love the Christmas season.  I love it for so many reasons, but one of the top ten is that we take a break and just hang out. 18 … Read more

You know, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m not Martha Stewart, and not recently, mind you, I’ve known for a long while.  I’m just an ordinary mom with ordinary skills … diapering, feeding, cleaning, schooling, etc.  But starting around Thanksgiving I suddenly become the Little Engine That Could and visions of sugar … Read more

Grady Kellogg only took up kayaking three years ago. He’s come a long way in a short time. The Glenwood Springs 15-year-old is a finalist for Shred Ready’s “The Search” contest. If he wins, he’d become a sponsored member of the Alabama helmet manufacturer’s 2012 kayak team. Kellogg, who has a background in video editing … Read more

Yep, surely half of my kids are going to lose the “friends” they have on their facebooks after many read this, but so be it, most of those people I wouldn’t let my kids hang out with anyway.  I’m shocked at what these kids say and how they act and the things they divulge.  We … Read more

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas of Myra.  He was born in the village of Patara in Lyrica, Asia Minor, about the middle of the third century.  His parents were extremely wealthy and devout Christians who raised him to know, love and serve God.    Nicholas’ parents both died when he … Read more

As most of you know, we spent 1 week in Houston, TX for Thanksgiving and Kerry’s 18th Birthday (hard to believe, but incredibly exciting as well).  It was hands down the most incredible vacation we’ve ever had with extended family.  Why?  Because we spent time with family who actually love us for who we are … Read more