
Steadfast Minds
Even though we did Spring Break on a Shoestring, we splurged on one item - bringing out Grandpa to Dallas. He made the sacrifice and said "So Long" to Chicago's wintry weather and headed down to see us and our promised 70 degree days. As we sat at breakfast this...

A Surprise Tasty Treat – Part 2
If you're just tuning in, click here (A Surprise Tasty Treat) for the beginning of this story. Thankful I'm wearing more than my pajamas, I go back into the kitchen and tell the rest of the family that Walter is coming to cook us a meal. Needless to say, the eyes...

A Surprise Tasty Treat
I can't help but share our little adventure for the day. I'm still blown away by amazing gift bestowed upon our family by .... our mail carrier, Walter. We moved to our current home four years ago, when I was pregnant with Future Hoarder of America. I've probably told...

Spring Breaking on a Shoestring
Apparently, much to our kids chagrin, we are the ONLY family staying home for Spring Break. Nothing like a little exaggeration to get the week going. I love staying home. It seems to make the time go a bit slower. Truth be told, by the end of the week, we're all...

The Hugging Machine
Sitting at the kitchen table, I heard scuffling on the monitor from across the room. I know most of you reading this have long since sold those baby listening devices in garage sales, or tossed them in the GoodWill box - but we still have ours. Why? - you might ask....