Graceful Gratitude

This month I have started asking my kids what they are thankful for every morning before going to school. The teenager rolls his eyes every time, but reluctantly comes up with an answer. I honestly don’t care if they put a lot of thought into their answer as long as they are thinking about things …

Surviving Thanksgiving

One way for myself to survive Thanksgiving is, Pie! I mean seriously, it’s all I honestly think about Thanksgiving day. Who cares about family drama and all that encompasses it. It can all be solved by Pie! There’s always that one family member that has to bring drama to the table. And there’s always Pie …

Always Thankful, Forever Thankful

Today we show our thanks to our Veteran’s of this Country. Veteran’s who have shown what real sacrifice is. No one but our Soldiers and their families know the depth of sacrifice they make. If you enjoy your freedom, thank a Veteran, not just today, everyday!

Raising My Mother

Anyone else have kids that are critical? Anyone else have kids that remember everything that you don’t want them to remember just so they can say, “that’s not what you said!” Just me?!? Gosh! I sure hope not. It’s ironic to me that my oldest daughter was named after my mom and she couldn’t be …