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Christmas list

Every year about this time, people start asking me what I want for Christmas. Every year about this time, I have to start pulling ideas out of a hat because there’s never really anything I need for Christmas. I don’t … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!!

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You Capture – Holiday Magic/Lights

Every year, I come back to these ornaments on my tree. They are my favorites, and I love putting them on my tree in December. You Capture is hosted by Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry.

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Deep Breath and Sigh

Every year, Christmas seems to bring out the Stressy Side of Thea. This year has been different, though. The shopping was easier. The decorating was easier. Getting a family photo for the Christmas card was somewhat easier. The teacher’s gifts … Continue reading

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Mini Sort of Goal

I think I’m going to try to make this Christmas a little different. I’m going to try my best to have a “battery free” shopping list. It might not be easy, but if given the choice between a gift that … Continue reading

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Oh, yes he DID!

Last week, Dave sends me this e-mail telling me that he has to learn the steps to the Cha-Cha slide. He had been recruited to do it with some co-workers at the annual Christmas party. He had less than 24 … Continue reading

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A new take on old favorites

As I’ve said before, I’m not a big fan of Christmas music.  While there are some that make me happy, that list is very short. Dave showed me a clip this week of Straight No Chaser and I fell in … Continue reading

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You Capture – Holiday Decorations

I’m not one for a lot of decorating, so most of our Christmas decorations are pretty simple. One of our favorite family activities is snuggle up on the couch every night and read The Advent Book. Jake loves opening the … Continue reading

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Sidetracked

I have not been taking many pictures lately. Rather, I have really been only taking pictures of one thing.  And I’ve been so focused on that one thing that all other pictures have fallen by the wayside. I’m also getting … Continue reading

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A Simple list

“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” -Laura Ingalls Wilder That was the quote that met me this morning during my few seconds of trying to get focused for the day. It … Continue reading

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