Monthly Archives: August 2007

Finding my creative mojo

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Amber

Lately the creative juices have started to bubble beneath the surface.  A kind of reawakening.  I haven’t been in the mindset to be creative or crafty but that’s about to change.  Partly because you, dear reader, are now looking at … Continue reading →

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Beefy Taco Joes

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Amber

I called up a friend the other day (one who doesn’t totally dig cooking and eats some combo of cheese, potato, and bread) for a dinner idea.  I’ve been really bad this summer about not wanting to cook at all … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Amber

Of Great Aunt Bernadine. She passed away on August 12, 2007.  As I sat through her memorial service this week I learned so much about this woman.  My late Grandfather’s sister.  She was born in adversity and lived through it … Continue reading →

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Stuff-Mart Rap

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Amber

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI8UZB_Gs4o We’ve been watching a lot of Madam Blueberry.  Enjoy the video!

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Peace be with you

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Amber

Today. Tomorrow. Always.   I’ve really been struggling lately with my emotions.  My reactions to even insignificant things have been for the most part negative. And anyone who knows me knows that I’m a mostly happy, positive person or at … Continue reading →

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Goal for this Fall

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Amber

Fall is my favorite season.  Favorite time of the year!  It’s pumpkin spice and apple pie. Brisk morning walks and cool evening talks.  It’s jeans and long sleeves and crisp autumn leaves.  Since fall gets me so energized I figured … Continue reading →

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Kiddie Park in B-town

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Amber

Went to B-town this past week to visit A.  We took the kiddos to the kiddie park and it was a big hit!  Had a great time visiting, playing, and catching up! Water fun Carousel ride Flyin’ the friendly skies

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Happy 7!

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Amber

Stephen and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary a week ago.  He surprised me with an overnight getaway to the lovely Willow Way Bed & Breakfast. We stayed in the private cottage greenhouse out back.  It was a wonderful, peaceful … Continue reading →

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End of summer must go, see, do list

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Amber

Read: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls See: No Reservations starring Catherine Zeta-Jones Listen: Corinne Bailey Rae and “put your records on” Taste:  Raspberry Mocha Frappucino from Starbucks Do: A Cookout, Jump off the Diving Board, Relive some part of … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 13 for Parents

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Amber

This article I found in the Focus on the Family Magazine, that I just happened to open this morning during breakfast, really spoke volumes to me.  It goes hand in hand with a talk I had recently with my Dad … Continue reading →

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