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We recently found out that a good friend of ours has breast cancer.She was going to go in to have the lumps removed and have a double mastectomy.She's a small business owner, a mom, a wife....overall a busy lady!I love her dearly and hate to see her family going through this. I know how hard this has been on her and her family,so I wanted...

I am so excited to share this giveaway with you! My good friend, Mitch Langley, has just released a new CD.   Mitch is super talented and I love his voice! Mitch is a worship pastor in Topeka, Kansas - the father to four of the cutest little boys, and is married to one of my best friends! They have...

Even though I'm working outtrying to lose some weight and get in shape I still have a horrible sweet toothSometimes there's no fighting itand it has to be filled. This is my easy solution!  The WORLDs EasiestPeanut Butter Double Chocolate Brownies!    You'll start with a cheap-o box of brownie mix(this...

Last week, I ran my first 5K.This weekend, I ran my first 10K.Crazy, I know.I managed to finish the race in 1 hour and 30 minutes.Now I know that 15 minute miles are nothing to brag aboutbut I was still pretty happy about itAt home getting ready to leave The whole race was a jog/walk for me. I'm really not much of a runner, so jogging...

I found this video and wanted to share it with you....  Don't you LOVE this?Make sure and share with all your girlfriends that need to hear it! You can also view the rest of these videos, including a powerful one just for men on YouTube.    Linking up to: Funky Polka Dot Giraffe, New Nostalg...

I thought it was the funniest thing, the other day my oldest son Ashtonsaid he had been in the mood from some my Pumpkin Breadand could I make some for him.  Of course, I can't turn down such a sweet requestso I made up these two beautiful loaves for the boys.  Both loaves were completely gonewithin three days! These...

If you are a wanna-be photographer, a newbie photographer or a pro, you might have heard of Sandy Puc. Sandy offers a whole host of tools to photographers at every level. I was lucky enough to be able to attend one of her workshops last month!    Here is a quick pic of Sandy and I after her show! I learned SO...

I'm so happy that fall is finally here!It really is my favorite time of the year. I bought several sweaters during the spring and summer and I finally get to wear them.I am so excited!   I went to Kohls the other day to look aroundand saw this placematI loved the look...but it was $9 and I thought for sure, I could make...

I finished my first 5K!!I hate to say it but I came in dead last.Literally the last person to walk across the finish line.And so far behind everyone else that the only person cheering me across the line was my hubby and nine year old son that ran the race and finished WAY before I did.  But I don't care.  I'm pretty sure I...

 If you need a strong, durable label that will stand up to your family,you don't have to look anymore! Kidecals labels are so thick and stick like glue to everything. I chose to get a universal label for our family.Just our last name and phone numberI wanted to be able to use the labels on more then just stuff for the kids. But...

Hello folks!I've been missing here for a few weeks.Back to school and some things we're doing around the house, and my hubby starting nursing school have got me all screwed up.But I'm back!The stresses have been partially released and I'm ready to head back into this blog that I love!Here are some pictures of what we've been up to lately....I...