We’re dog-sitting an adorable pug named Bruce. He’s fit right into the family, which is good since he may be with us for a few months. We got our first accumulating snow (though not enough for a snow man, much to the kids’ chagrin). The hospital came to pick up Elli’s medical equipment. (We are…

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I just read this post from Sweet Mummy on her blog “It’s OK to be Weird.” She shows how filling out a supposedly innocent email or internet questionnaire can give identity thieves plenty of ammunition against you. I thought it was a great reminder to be very careful about what kind of information you post…

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“Hey mom, check me out!” “Little Boy, don’t climb up there!” This is the point where I have a small heart attack,drop the camera, and sprint to grab him.

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We started out with a painting smock… somewhere along the wayit disappeared… here’s hoping that paint is truly washable. Now I know that I need to cover the entire table for Painting Day. The kids are begging for another Painting Day,so despite the mess, it was a huge hit andit kept them occupied for an…

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Many people are being forced to cut back on Christmas this year, but many of us are also choosing to step back and reexamine the way we celebrate. After all, Christmas is not supposed to be about getting more stuff. It’s about God becoming man, living among us, and redeeming us from the curse of…

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You know you’re a germ-o-phobe when you do this: Yes, Little Girl has managed to score her own private tub of peanut butter, the world’s best banana topping. We are currently battling cold germs (Little Boy is on his 3rd cold of the season.) and Little Girl is the second one to succumb to the…

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