The Weekend Wrapup…

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I love this time of year!  Wow, what a weekend!  I cannot remember having this much going on in one weekend before - but all GOOD stuff, not just schmack-tivities (my shorthand for scheduled activities).  Speaking of time...this is the time of year when my idea of an alarm clock for the kidoodles is turning on the bells on the stairwell.  ding ding ding dong dong.  … [Read more...]

Comforts of Home and Wild Frontiers

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Today the many boxes of holiday cheer were brought down from the attic.  As I began to decorate our home, I recalled how comforting it was to be in my childhood home.  Every year familiar items would appear that represented Christmastime to our family.  I have an image of this tiny wooden band of angel figurines in my head.  At some point, the pieces began to look worn, but … [Read more...]

The Birthday Bonanza has now concluded…

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The twins' birthday is today and last night I was making chocolate chip cookies (for Cameron) and brownies (for Courtney) to bring to school today.  Tonight we'll all go out to the ice cream place for dinner.  And then on to the joy of Thanksgiving and the holiday season.  Is it any wonder that I love this time of year? I won't be traveling for Thanksgiving.  … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday To Me…!

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Truly Frightening Trick Yes, this was Halloween night at the MacDonald household.  And then at midnight, it happens -- I age.  aaaaaaaaaaaah! That is Saturday of course, but growing up and even now that is how I refer to November 1st = My Birthday. The Treats The kids greeted me that morning with some Halloween candy-inspired architecture.  Who … [Read more...]

We Love To Read!

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Today is 'We Love To Read' day at the kids' elementary school.  They are dressed up as a favorite character and there will be a character parade later this afternoon.  It was fun to see what characters they chose to portray. Bugaboo went all elegant on me (she really is growing up on me, isn't she?), as Queen Luxa of Gregor the Overlander in the Underland Chronicles.  I braided her … [Read more...]