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Christmas Blessings

It was a wonderful Christmas……Worshiping with friends on Christmas Eve New flannel pj’s to wear on Christmas Eve Light hearts, silliness, and laughter Soft stuffed puppy dogs New Legos And the much desired ipod!

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Gluten Free Friday

It’s actually Saturday today – forgot to post this yesterday! My Favorite Breakfast SmoothieThis always tasted so good and healthy after coming home from a run with Kory! 2 bananas1/4 cup frozen blueberries5-7 frozen whole strawberries1/4 cup soymilk1 heaping Tbsp almond butter1-2 tsp flaxseed meal Place all in blender and blend until smooth. You can… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Christmas: Strange and Foolish

We’re out of the Christian music loop here in New England, but we recently got wireless in the house, and the kids and I have enjoyed listening to KSBJ out of Houston, TX on our computer this season while doing schoolwork. They’ve been playing Christmas music since Thanksgiving. One song in particular has stayed with… Read More Christmas: Strange and Foolish

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NFL Dad

From out of the backseat, on a quiet ride to church……. Cooper: (soberly) “Mom, I wish Dad was healthy enough to play in the NFL.” Me: (cracking up) “Healthy enough????” Cooper: (incredulous) “Yeah, I wish he never would have hurt his back – then he could play!” So, I guess now we can let you… Read More NFL Dad

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Gluten Free Friday

This is an adaptation of my favorite butter/sugar cookie recipe from Susan Branch’s Christmas from the Heart of the Home Cookbook. I used it for years before discovering Celiac Disease, and find that it works much the same using GF flours with only a couple of adaptations. GF Sugar Cookies (Can be used for rolling… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Time for Tea

Kayla had her 3rd annual Christmas tea party last Saturday. She invited 7 girls over for the occasion. There was cookie decorating – both sugar cookie cutouts and gingerbread men. I always plan several activities, but every year we hardly get to all of them, because the girls are so meticulous about the craft or… Read More Time for Tea

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#13 Random Fact

I know….it’s only supposed to be 12 things, but I have to add… 13. Aside from church on Christmas Eve for a candlelight service, my next favorite place to go at Christmastime (or any time for that matter) is….. Starbucks! What is it about that place that charms me so? The warm wall colors, hard… Read More #13 Random Fact

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12 Random Christmas Facts….

…not concerning the historical holiday, but surrounding my own thoughts and experiences, since I was tagged by Megan at Sorta Crunchy for this “Christmas Hoopla”. OK, I’m not so good at quick random thoughts and avoid this type of exercise usually, but here goes…. 1. I used to think the words were, “Rudolph the red-nosed… Read More 12 Random Christmas Facts….

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Gluten Free Friday

Lentil Chili Another one from my friend Sara… So yummy! 3 cloves garlic2 Tbsp oil (canola, olive, veg)1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green bell pepper, chopped5 cups water (or combo of water and broth)1 1/2 cups dried lentils1 tsp salt1 Tbsp chili powder ( I use less for the kids, and my chili powder from… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Winter Wonderland

Well, we survived the blizzard yesterday – got about a foot of snow in only a few hours. This angel is in our front yard, and yes that big white blob and the little ones are snowflakes! Let’s see if you can guess what my early (and only) Christmas present is this year… Early this… Read More Winter Wonderland