The cold, dry winter air outside, and the continually-running heater inside is really harsh on my skin, especially that of my cheeks and hands. I guess because everything else is covered up most of the time! My cheeks get red and irritated, and my forehead tends to get flaky. Both my husband and I suffer […]
Archives for January 2009
Throwing a party anytime soon?
I am. A month from now. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I know it’s turned into a big commercial thing, but just the thought that we have this one day where we celebrate how much we love one another is really beautiful. For the second year in a row I’ll be hosting […]
Happy birthday to my little brother!
He’s 16 years old today. I honestly can’t believe it. It seems like just last year that he was this chubby-cheeked, sweet little boy. Now he’s still as sweet, not quite so chubby-cheeked, and about a foot taller than me! Happy birthday, Michael! I love you, and miss you SO much.
Christmas Photos
I finished putting away all the Christmas decor over the weekend, and realized I haven’t posted any photos from Christmas morning. Yes, I know… so last year! 😉 This is what Santa brought for the girls: The girls ADORED their Rose Petal Cottage. I honestly had no idea what to get them, but a few […]
Keeping in touch is easier thanks to Presto
I just got back yesterday from a two-week trip to Texas to visit my family for the holidays. As much as I wanted to come home, parting is always hard. It was especially difficult to say goodbye to my grandma. My grandma has peritoneal cancer. It had been in remission for the past 3 years, […]
iHome Color-Changing Stereo System
I can just imagine how many millions of iPods were sold over the holiday season! Maybe you were the lucky recipient of one, or perhaps, like me, you’ve had yours for a while. After setting it up, synching it to your computer and all that fun stuff, it’s time to start thinking about getting some […]