My brother-in-law lost his job at the local steel mill about 2 1/2 years ago and after not finding any steady employment, he decided to go back to school to learn how to drive semi-trucks. It took him 9 months to complete his courses but now that he is done, he is ready to roll! The first thing … [Read more...] about My Brother-in-Law Wants to Purchase a Semi Truck
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My Son was so Sweet on Mothers Day
When you have boys, you come to realize that at a certain age, the spoiling of mom stops or at least slows down. Good night kisses are not cool any more; hugs in public.. No Way! Well, when holidays or special days come up, I really don't expect anything over and above, but this Mothers Day, my son … [Read more...] about My Son was so Sweet on Mothers Day
Collective Media Magic ~ No Charge to sign up for Father’s Day Event
Dads are special to us at the Collective Media Magic team. We’ve teamed up to bring you one fabulous prize pack to tempt dad, whether he is techy, health conscious, or free spirited. Just Like June, Have Sippy Will Travel, Closer To Lucy, 3 Princes and A Princess 2, and That's What She Said … [Read more...] about Collective Media Magic ~ No Charge to sign up for Father’s Day Event
Happy Mother’s Day 2012
We just wanted to take a few moments this evening to wish all of our moms, grandmother's and moms-to-be a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! My hubby made be breakfast in bed this morning and then this afternoon he took me out to dinner for steaks and seafood! Yummy! I also got to spend about 2 hours with … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day 2012
Ding the Duck – Has a Boyfriend!!!
If you have been following our blog for the past month you will have read several blog posts where I shared some photos of some local Mallard ducks who are now calling our property their home. For the past few weeks "Ding" the female duck has had 4 male suitors. Well, I think she has finally decided … [Read more...] about Ding the Duck – Has a Boyfriend!!!
Love for our Fur Babies
I think many, many of us have fur babies that we just adore. Whether it is because you haven't had kids or the kids are grown and gone and there was an emptiness there that a stray puppy or kitten just happened to fill. Many people just love the heck out of dogs and cats and open their doors to hold … [Read more...] about Love for our Fur Babies
Princess Shelly Organa and Sam Skywalker
My almost wordless Wednesday post today is a photo of a chalk portrait that a professional artist named Andy from Philly made for us. My husband has been a HUGE fan of Star Wars since the early 1980's and actually collects Star Wars items. He had Andy portray us as Princess Shelly Organa and Sam … [Read more...] about Princess Shelly Organa and Sam Skywalker
Spare Change: What Are You Saving Up For?
I think most people save up their spare change...they either toss it into a big jar, water bottle or piggy bank. My husband and I toss ours into 2 different containers. The first one is a big empty spring water bottle...I think it holds like 10 gallons of water or something. The other is a piggy … [Read more...] about Spare Change: What Are You Saving Up For?