And what a year it was, so much happened, there was the trip back home to Africa after 10 years of being away, and there was a new addition to the family with little Anastacia. It's been ups and downs, scary moments and happy times and everything in between, but we made it didn't we? We sur…
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Prayers Please!
I just found out this morning that my oldest brother Paul, is in the hospital. He wasn't feeling well and is currently in ICU awaiting test results. Please pray! UPDATE: First I want to thank you all for the prayers, you are amazing :) My brother is home now, he is doing well. The doctors say i…
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
New Year Fun - 2008
The wonderful Kelli at " There's is no place like home " is doing this really cute feature. Here's what she said: With the New Year right around the corner, this is the perfect time for a peek through the past year of blogging. I would love for you to join in with me! Post the first …
This year needs to be over.....
I can't stand this little week between Christmas and New Year, it's such a waste of time for me LOL I want my house back to normal and I want the new year to begin but we're in this limbo where you can't really sit back and relax because the impending New Year's Eve celebration i…
Monday, December 29, 2008
The hills are alive with the sound of music.....
Ok who watched it last night? Who screamed for joy and clutched onto that remote control so no one could change the channel? One of my favorite favorite favorite movies EVER , is The Sound of Music. Last night while channel surfing I came across the movie on and though I had missed the first 5 minute…
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Exhaling.....
I can finally say that the house is back to normal, the tree is down, the decorations put away and every last bit of Christmas cheer safely packed in boxes and rubbermaid containers, for next year. Until then, I can breathe a sigh of relief! I don't have the patience for Christmas, I just reali…
Friday, December 26, 2008
And just that quick, it's over!
We had a good Christmas, it was just the four of us as usual, but we try really hard to make it a wonderful day and we succeed. Behind the smiles and laughter lurks the sadness of not being with other family members, but we don't allow it to dampen the experience. We took photos, lots of them, we…
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!
My beautiful niece Anastacia who is doing extremely well and has now doubled her weight. Bless you all for the prayers :) Thank you for the wonderful comments left on my post yesterday, they touched my heart and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one having these feelings during the hol…
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Family at Christmas!
I've struggled with whether or not to write this post, it's like a fight inside me but I feel that the need to put it all out there for the world is something that I can't control, it's almost like the Lord is pushing me to do this and I don't know why, but who am I to question …
Monday, December 22, 2008
Christmas Spirit!
My sweet bloggy friend Susanne over at " Living to Tell the Story " tagged me for this meme/award combo. Thank you Susanne :) 5 Things I Love About Christmas 1. Christmas Tree - There is something magical about the tree when it's lit up, especially at night. I absolutely love turning a…
The Simple Woman's Daybook!
Hi everyone, come on in and see what's in my daybook! If you want to join in, just go visit Pegg y over at The Simple Woman , read the guidelines here and then add your name to Mr Linky. There are so many other participants sharing their day, I'm sure you'll enjoy looking through them :) FO…
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I'm a stay at home mom to a beautiful daughter and a handsome son. A once Air Force Wife now living the quiet life, with her retired Sergeant. I am Portuguese, and spent most of my childhood in South Africa. I love God, England, crocheting, cooking, period dramas, sewing, reading canning, old pioneer times, photography and thrift store shopping. I live a simple but good life with my beautiful family.Subscribe to New Posts
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- The hills are alive with the sound of music.....
- Exhaling.....
- And just that quick, it's over!
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