Fun new music!
Well, fun (and new) to me, that is. Bendeniz (Kirmizi biber), straight from Turkey: Don’t you just love the Putumayo world music cds? I think I’m going to have to add the Turkish groove one to my wish list…
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when I am no longer dealing with sick kids! arrrrgh! (to be fair, most of them are real troupers — just draping themselves over furniture and sleeping a lot. There are those few, however, and I’m sure I don’t have to name names, that are making days — and nights — a real challenge. I’d … [Read more…]
Magical Arctic Wonderland
OK, not really… but my kids still were out there before 8:00 AM, trying desperately to eke out a bit o’ winter fun from about an 1/8 inch of ice… And after taking all that time to find mittens, hats, warm pants, and coats, how long did Grace actually stay out there? um, about 5 … [Read more…]
Let’s hear it for Britt Hume!
arI saw this last night, and just wanted to post it for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. Amazing how the truth can freak everyone out!
2009 Wrap Up
Is it New Year’s Eve Already? Wow… time is just flying by! I hope you are all continuing to have a blessed Christmas! Before this year officially ends, I want to issue a belated congratulations to my sister, who graduated this December. She got her BS degree several years ago, but wanted to go back … [Read more…]
Merry Christmas!
First try… great picture, except for sweet little Grace who decided to have a moment… …and a not-quite-as-good picture, but at least Grace is back into the spirit of things!
Confessions of an Advent failure
I’m hesitant to even post this, but I take great comfort in the fact that (a) writing things down usually makes it better and (b) there aren’t many people reading this anyway, so the whole world isn’t going to think I’m some sort of freak. Only a few of you will, but I think I … [Read more…]
Countdown…
Three weeks of illness running through the family.Two solid days of rain.One tired Mommy who just can’t whip up another lunch out of leftovers, and is stranded without a car. We punt! A little pizza delivered to our front door and “Little House…” should do the trick! (Or, as my kids have taken to calling … [Read more…]
Happy Birthday, Allison!
I know most of you don’t know Allison. That’s OK. She’s a dear friend of mine, however, and I dearly wanted to celebrate her birthday with her today. With sick kids… alas… ’twas not meant to be. So, in honor of her birthday, I’m posting this clip which hopefully will bring a smile to her … [Read more…]
What’s for dessert?
I can’t believe this. I actually took a picture of the pies (and cheesecake) that the kids and I made for Thanksgiving (just for our family scrapbook), and lo and behold, Faith & Family is having a pie picture contest! Well, whatdya know about that? So, here are the pies that we had for Thanksgiving … [Read more…]