holidays

Santa’s Lost His Mojo: A Christmas Story

December 28, 2011

Remember when I asked in a Seven Snippets post recently how much longer the Santa gig was going to last? Ten days. This year, Sarah Kate asked for a Zhu Zhu baby, a Kindle, and a NeatDesk (yes, you read that right – one of those fancy schmancy $400 home office scanners). I’ve been throwing [...]

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Seven Snippets: Christmas-Eve-Eve Edition

December 22, 2011

— 1 — I haven’t lost my marbles! I know it’s not Friday yet, but I’m posting my snippets a little bit early this week and forgoing my usual Thursday post because of the holiday weekend. I’ll also be posting this week’s Sun-Beams a little early. — 2 — Thank you to everyone who prayed [...]

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Holiday Road: Lessons in Grandparents, Holidays, Toddlers, and Cake Pans

December 20, 2011

Despite my steadfast declarations that we’ll always stay home for Christmas, some branch of my family tree manages to exploit a loophole every year. This year, my dad and stepmom were the culprits, planning a family reunion at their house this past Sunday. Given that my dad and his sister are the last remaining two [...]

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Gifts With Heart: Benefiting People With Special Needs

December 6, 2011

I’m not sure if it’s a function of the economy, my age, or something else altogether, but I’ve been looking for more unique gift ideas this year – “unique” meaning “not from a big-box store” and preferably a gift with purpose. If you’re looking for something similar, check out one of the ideas below. Note: [...]

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And So It Begins…The Holidays, That Is

November 29, 2011

“It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.” ~ Charles Dickens Both Mr. Andi and I are children of divorced (and remarried) parents. I don’t ever remember a Christmas when I opened my Santa gifts and got to play with them all [...]

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Happy Easter!

April 24, 2011
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Merry Christmas from the Specials

December 26, 2010
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What My Specials Are Thankful For Today

November 25, 2010

We asked the kids to name five things they are thankful for today. Here’s what Sarah Kate dictated to us: I’m thankful for my family I’m thankful for the wonderful house I live in I’m thankful for all my pets I’m thankful for God I’m thankful for my friends And we interpreted Nathan’s vocalizations to [...]

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That Card Mom

November 5, 2010

In some ways, my sister and I are very much alike.  We both are a little bit OCD (is it possible to be “a little bit” OCD?), we enjoy the same foods, and neither of us are morning people.  But in other ways, we could not be more different.  My sister loves planning parties, is [...]

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Happy Halloween

October 31, 2010

Yes, I know it’s October 30th, but our neighborhood had a little get together (complete with jump-jump) and then everyone trick-or-treated early.  Never fear, however, as we will leave the light on tomorrow night.

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