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i need you

by Robin | Mar 5, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, Family, Personal

If I think about it long enough, it's almost enough to render me babbling and catatonic, curled into the fetal position underneath our non-existent baby grand:In less than two months, over the course of a week, I'll find myself airborne almost 60 hours;...

At the buzzer

by Robin | Feb 27, 2009 | Celebrations, Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Personal, Smiles

Ten 6th grade boys are kings of their worlds tonight…and for this moment in time, they revel in the glory of an underdog's victory. Its taste is more sweet than the celebratory "banquet" that followed, a spontaneous party fit for a queen, in...

Six Important Reasons Traditions Matter

by Robin | Feb 25, 2009 | Advice, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Parenting, Personal, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day

As a young mom juggling two babies during the “Cheerios and Crafts” phase of motherhood, I had no idea the long-range impact of a “yes” answer to a question posed by my mother-in-law 14 years ago: she simply wanted to know if I’d be...

Valentine’s Day ~ it’s not about romance, but it IS about love

by Robin | Feb 17, 2009 | Celebrations, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Food and Drink, friendship, Marriage, Mom stuff, Personal, Photos, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day

My husband might be the luckiest man on the planet: I have no expectation from him on Valentine’s Day. Never a fan of Hallmark- and Hershey’s-prescribed holidays, while I appreciate a Valentine’s Day greeting, I’m really not interested...

It’s a bunny miracle!

by Robin | Feb 14, 2009 | Faith, Family, Kids, Lionhead rabbits, Personal, Pets

Earlier this week when Bananas not only escaped from his pen but was chased to South Dakota by our bunny-lickin' Australian Shepherd, I was certain we had seen the last of him. Even so, I prayed. So did some of you, bless your ever-lovin' hearts,...

Aged (s)pots

by Robin | Jan 27, 2009 | Family, Family Traditions, Photos, Wordless Wednesday

A gift my mother-in-law received close to 50 years ago; she's pictured at right holding it new during her bridal shower. It's the pot my father-in-law insists makes perfect popcorn every time. I kinda think the popcorn perfection has more...