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Every year the kids look forward to carving pumpkins with Grandma Kelly. She always plans something special for each Holiday. Here are a few photos of their Annual P U M P K I N C A R V I N G Extravaganza.

Do you ever get tired of the same old curls and french braids ? I do! I came across this blog: ADOPT A 'DO CUTE GIRLS HAIRSTYLES and thought I could learn how to spice up my little girl's hairstyles. Just thought I'd pass it along. My favorites so far... the fall through french braid and the twist back side ponytail .

Yesterday the school nurse called to say that my daughter was complaining of a belly ache but had no fever or other signs of sickness. After speaking to Bree I felt that she could make the last hour of school. I assured her that I would be there early, waiting in the parking lot just in case she got any worse. I didn't receive another call and she didn't come out early. But as soon as I saw her I knew she wasn't her normal self. This youngster gets super cranky when she's not feeling well. And I made myself available to listen to everyone of her complaints. Later that evening when I expressed that I wasn't feeling so good and might be coming down with something myself, this same little girl threw her arms around me and said, "I'm so sorry that I was whining to you about everything. If I knew you were sick I wouldn't have. If you need someone to complain to, I'll listen!" I felt honored that she was so willing to be there for her mother. And wa

WOW! You guys were so kind when commenting on the previous post. I suppose it's because you are friends and family. This story was covered on the news last night and also posted on abc 15.com http://www.abc15.com/news/local/story/Burglars-pose-as-home-buyers-steal-30-000-worth/0t7Am63x50yGPhY8uk3-pA.cspx The comments made here by complete strangers were quite the opposite!

We lost thousands of dollars within minutes. No not in Vegas last weekend but in our own home Thursday late afternoon. We were headed to the lake for one last wake board run this season. As we were launching the boat, B.T.C. received a call on his cell phone from a female agent asking if she could show the house. It seemed routine enough so we agreed. We returned home to find that the front door had been left unlocked. UNUSUAL so B.T.C. called the realtor back to inquire. NO RESPONSE! We woke up Friday morning and realized that an envelope full of cash was missing. B.T.C. once again called the number back. NO RESPONSE! Reality struck as I went to put on my wedding rings (My original and my new one that B.T.C. bought me this year for our 15 th anniversary). They were missing. We had been burglarized! I began to search the house and look for valuables and wasn't surprised to find that they were all missing. My cash box that I keep my tithing, spending$ etc. had been emptied. All

We enjoyed our stay at the BELLAGIO with lots of good food, shopping and entertainment. The view from our room You know you got a good man when he's willing to lug around the camera equipment (on his back) without one complaint. The dancing fountains were pretty spectacular! We met up with my (starting from the left) sister, mom, sister-n-law, and niece My brother Matt and hubby B.T.C. Meeting up with the family before going to see the Cirque du Soleil show The views at night are amazing. I tried to hold it steady while capturing these shots without a tripod.

I have been asked by several of you how I make the pictures on my blog bigger. There are other ways of doing it but here’s what I do. You will need a place online to store your pictures. I use Photobucket, it’s FREE! You can find it HERE . To sign up click the green box titled join now. Upload your pictures by selecting “Albums and upload” from the drop down menu. Next, under the blue box titled “Upload images & videos” you will see this: ( more options ) click to size your pictures ( I use Large 640 x 480) Now you are ready to find the file you want to upload by selecting “Upload images & videos” Simply highlight the file and the upload will begin. Once it’s done you can add a title if you would like. Then select “return to album” The picture itself will have its own pull down menu. Go to “Direct Link” and highlight the link and copy it. (right click and select “copy”). This is the link that you will paste into your blog. To paste to your blog you simply follow the same proc

I'm very humbled after watching THIS VIDEO . I have begun to embrace motherhood more fully as I now recognize my ability to move freely through the myriad tasks I have on a daily basis. It seems that time has S-L-O-W-E-D down a bit for me as I have tried to be more present in moments such as holding my children, bathing them and doing those little yet important things like making lunches and washing their little faces. As I got in the line this morning to drop the kids off at school, give kisses, hugs, and some priceless advice such as, "Do your best!" and say one last good-bye, I hear a plea come from the mouth of my soccer player (you know the little stud who wears #2) as he says, "Hey Mom, will you please make sure my soccer socks are washed, dried , and to the office by 11:00 am when you pick up Brit from school? I need them for tonights championship game!" And then from the very back of the car comes another request by my oldest son who in a panicked kin

No! No! my dear little Bree. Piano practice doesn't count for you if you're not the one sitting on the bench. No fill-ins aloud! "KEELO" can only be a silent observer