holidays

This Day of Love

Ahhh…Valentine’s Day. My least favorite of all holidays. And yes, my reasons for dislike stem from being burned…all the way back in the 5th grade. But that is a story for another day… And no, I do not still hold a grudge 20 some years later! Valentine’s Day has just never worked out for me. …

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A Christmas to Remember

It is rare that I ever really ask for anything for Christmas. I would much rather buy the special things that I want for others, than receive anything myself. I enjoy knowing that I have given something special to each person, chosen with much thought. For me, the giving is much better than the receiving. …

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“It’s My Daddy!!”

Today was another one of those days that I won’t soon forget. To be truthful though, it’s been a week not to be forgotten ever. The feelings and moments were so powerful that they rank right up there with some of the best memories I’ll ever have. Yesterday our Soldier finally, really came home! As …

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Back in the Game

I’ve been living in a bit of a fantasy world lately. Very little house cleaning and laundry has been done, or much else to be honest. Instead time has been spent with extra family snuggles, game time, and just about any excuse we can all find to be together. It’s awesome. But now as I …

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