celebrations

  • This Moment

    Following the lead of Soulemama, I'm posting only a photo, no words, which captures "the week". It's open to all if you care to join us. Happy Weekend! ~Valarie Continue reading

  • Happy Friday: I’ve got mail

    Today is another Happy Friday. This week I've received so much mail. Here is a special look at a couple of things the post-man brought for me. First, some of my valentines cards from the Valentine Swap have started to… Continue reading

  • Clip,Snip, and a surprise

    It has been a long time, like since I was a child, that I had a Valentine's Day this special. My mom use to give each one of us a little heart shaped box of chocolates and a handmade card with… Continue reading

  • They’re Here: Semlor

    I can't imagine having a happier weekend. Thank you for all of the wonderful birthday wishes for little O. We had such a fun gathering of family and friends. The fun continued with the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. The… Continue reading

  • All Hearts Day

    ~ Wishing all of you the very best on Valentine's Day! Continue reading

  • Happy Friday = Happy Birthday

    Today is Happy Friday but it is also Happy Birthday to my little guy. He's 11 years old today. Along with a family party planned for this evening, another great reason to be happy is the Olympics starts tonight. I… Continue reading

  • Happy Friday Anticipation

     Friday's are Happy Day's in Jaime Ridler's Next Chapter Book Club. As you know, it's been a tough week. All of my children have been sick with a stomach/cold type virus, which has left this house flat on it's back.… Continue reading

  • Knut’s Day

    Yesterday was Knut's Day. I would first like to thank all of my friends who called yesterday after they heard about it on NPR. So what's Knut's Day? It is also known in Sweden as tjgodedagknut. Which means it's been… Continue reading

  • New Year Wishes

    I cannot remember a year when I have felt life as fully as I have felt it these past 12 months. Through the highs and lows, all of you have been here right along with me. I am so thankful… Continue reading

  • Happy Holidays

    Everything is moving over here. The house is filled with children who are busy and excited about the coming days. I wanted to take just a moment to wish all of you a very happy holiday season with much warmth,family… Continue reading