Family Life & Kids
Christmas Happiness
December 25, 2008
Happiness is: - eating my Mom's healthy, gluten-free (on account of Damien), gourmet cooking. Oh my goodness she is such a good cook. - arriving a day earlier than planned to avoid the nasty weather even though it meant driving 12 hours through the night (not so happy). - singing ...
Red and white (with a smidge of pink) and happy all over
December 22, 2008
I'm giddy with excitement at the prospect of Christmas with my kiddos and hubby, my parents and my brother's family. Even better, my Mom & Dad are hosting so all I have to worry about is getting us all packed up and there. That and putting together the last finishes ...
My other life
December 18, 2008
Here at FIMBY I spend most of my time blogging about my personal journey as a homeschooling mother, green(er) homemaker, amateur photographer, urban gardener and conscientious (I can barely pronounce that word never mind spell it) community member. My posts may seem random but together they tell the story of ...
Mukluk love
December 18, 2008
It was a crappy afternoon. The day started ok, running errands this morning in the snowstorm wasn't so bad. Stressful but nothing that a cup of tea and candles couldn't take care of. But I was discouraged, to say the least, when I went to finish my on-line photo order ...
i love the woods
December 15, 2008
i love the woods i love hearing the crunch of snow and ice beneath my feet i love that my kids love the woods i love my husband for packing us up and getting us out i love eating a warm bowl of split pea soup on an ice covered ...
Carols and Music for the Season
December 8, 2008
Last night we took in Carols by Candlelight, A Holiday Celebration of Hope at the college chapel. The evening featured carols and other holiday music sung by campus a cappella groups, readings and carols sung by participants accompanied by pipe organ. Wow, what music. I can only describe it this ...
Advent, it's a conspiracy
November 30, 2008
I have a few advent thoughts to share. Instead of trying to cleverly weave them together here they are as a list: Inspiration Our family is a part of a local Advent Conspiracy to worship fully, spend less, give more, love all, this holiday season. I am super excited and ...
