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Packin’ a Punch Broccoli Slaw
Does anybody like Big Daddy (Aaron McCargo) on the Food Network? He is the one who won the “Next Food Network Star” challenge last year. He is funny and I am finding that I really like his style! So we … Continue reading
Rebekah Update 5/3/10
My little baby is 19 months old! I just can’t believe it and must keep reminding myself of it! Bekah is changing and practicing new skills every day it seems. Her sweet, mouth wide open smile warms my heart and … Continue reading
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Has anyone seen my baby?
Yep, it’s happened. People warned me that if I blinked, my baby would be gone in a flash. And, sure enough, Kayla is turning five today. I have immensely enjoyed the last five years that God has given me … Continue reading
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There’s a new crumble in town!
We were having dinner guests last week and I was looking for something new to make for dessert. Well, I found it! This Pear and Cranberry Crisp (I call it crumble, because there is nothing crisp about it!) from The … Continue reading
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Who’s the fairest of them all?
Last week we were all hustling around the house getting ready to head out the door for church. The sinerio usually goes like this. Bekah and I have been up in the middle of the night so I am zonked … Continue reading
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33 months (ish)
Ok, so the idea for this blog came from www.dayzeroproject.com. It’s an okay website, but I decided to move my list over to my blog. I think I will keep better track of it here. The concept is to complete … Continue reading
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31 Days of Prayer for my Husband
I stole this from a group on Facebook. She actually said that it was alright. In fact, she suggests, taking them and making them your own – inserting your husband’s name, hanging them where you will see them throughout the … Continue reading
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Zombie Mom
I am beginning to feel like Zombie Mom! Rebekah has been cutting teeth last week and I thought we were through the thick of it… no such luck! She is waking up again at 3 am (hence, the … Continue reading
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Yumm-O Toffee Squares (Mint!)
My sister Andrea is a wonderful cook! Somewhere down the line (I will have to ask her where) she found a fabulous Toffee Square recipe. Unfortunately, I lost it! So, Andrea if you are reading this, please re-post the recipe so … Continue reading
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Bekah’s new hat
One of Rebekah’s neurological disorders is called Microcephaly. Micro (small) – cephaly (head). Right around the time she turned one, the weather started turning cold. Bekah needed a hat. Winds were blowing and she also has extra sensitivity to breezes … Continue reading
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