Snowed in today!

We're having a fun day today, all snowed in together. The kids have off school, and in a rare turn of events, college professor Mike has off as well. I think sleeping in and waffles for breakfast are a great way to start the day! I'm looking forward to getting some scrapbooking in–both MDS and …

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My singing cherubs

Proud Momma moment here…Thursday afternoon was Christmas Chapel at my childrens' school. I sure enjoyed listening to their sweet voices! Natalie is the one next to the tallest girl in the back row. The first and second graders did two numbers with the preschool kids–who really got into their hand motions. Adorable! Let's see… Dan …

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Busy Barns Adventure Farm

We had the BEST time yesterday at the Busy Barns Adventure Farm on Hwy 12 outside of Fort Atkinson yesterday. If you have not been there, you NEED to go! This was leaps and bounds above any seasonal farm I have been to in the area. We were just totally amazed by each new area. …

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Alaska, here we come!

Just had to share with you all–Mike came home today with official documentation releasing him from his college professor duties to go with me on the Stampin' Up incentive cruise to Alaska in May! WHOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!! We are just praising God right now! If you remember, they did not allow him time off to go …

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Do not try this at home

Dan has a big science project–a 3-D model of the solar system–due Monday, so last night we dug into the world of styrofoam and got messy. Our pre-cut planet kit didn't come with paint, so instead of buying a bunch of different colors and spending a lot of money, I came up with the genius …

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Chocolate Chai Bread from the 10-10-10

My assistant, Penni, made us some incredible, delectable homemade treats for the stamp camp on Saturday, but my favorite by far was this iced sweetbread. If I hadn't been so busy I would have eaten a whole loaf by myself! You have got to try this recipe, which Penni was so kind as to share. …

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