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Reality Check (…thoughts I had while in prison…)

by Robin | Jan 4, 2008 | Faith, Family, Personal, Photos

I spent the Saturday night before Christmas in prison, surrounded by thieves, murderers, sexual offenders, drug dealers and white-collar criminals. There was no mistaking where we were, razor wire-topped fencing was a conspicuous reminder that the way out...

I’ve already blown my shot at “Mother of the Year” and it’s still only January 2nd

by Robin | Jan 3, 2008 | Family, Kids, Personal, Smiles

Eating dinner together is still a priority in our home. This doesn’t happen every night, but we’re still doing so more often than not. In this day and time…that is good enough for me. "Student life" and our consequential...

“Up” for a little fun?

by Robin | Jan 1, 2008 | Family, Kids, Personal, Photos, Wordless Wednesday

How ’bout "up" for a whole lotta fun! My daughter and two of our nieces,day after Christmas, 2007–pictures of joie de vivre,Coolidge Park, Chattanooga, TN.Find more Wordless Wednesday participants here.wordless...

Pippin & Pepper

by Robin | Dec 28, 2007 | Family, Favorite things, Kids, Lionhead rabbits, Personal, Pets, Photos

The names fit, don’t you think? Ultimately, it was Stephen’s decision…they are his babies, after all. Personally, I think at least one of them should’ve been named "Poopsie" because rabbits are prolific at poppin’ out more than...

Held Hostage

by Robin | Dec 26, 2007 | Family, Family Traditions, Personal

Remember the Thankful Box and when I required my family to submit–in writing, no less–their “thanksgivings” in order to eat Thanksgiving lunch? Well, I came up with a new version for Christmas dinner :). Last night, as we finished the last bite...

Smitten by Snugglebunnies…

by Robin | Dec 25, 2007 | Family, Favorite things, Kids, Personal, Photos

…quite literally. These little fellas have us WRAPPED around their little paws rabbits feet :). My baby’s years-long wish came true this Christmas, and I’m pretty sure if you ask him, he’ll say it was worth the wait–not just one,...