Monthly Archives: November 2011

How to take a family Christmas photo in 127 easy steps

Posted on November 28, 2011 by kelly

For Tripp and Kelsey, the seven most dreaded words of mine are, “I want to take a family picture.”  The problem is that #1 – Admittedly, I have abused my picture taking allowance in the past from time to time … Continue reading →

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A House Divided

Posted on November 26, 2011 by kelly

Ours is a house divided.  This long-standing rivalry stems from deep-seated family traditions that are woven into the fabric of our very identity.  For nearly twenty years, Tripp and I have stood on opposite sides of the fence regarding this … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in Review 2011

Posted on November 25, 2011 by kelly

Today I am thankful for two things – stretchy pants and no bootcamp.    But all joking aside, yesterday was a wonderful day filled with good food and great family.  I got started early on the star of the big … Continue reading →

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A Thankful Heart

Posted on November 24, 2011 by kelly

“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” ~ Karl Barth I found this quote in my daily planner and it really spoke to me.  For the past few days I’ve been pondering the connection between happiness and thankfulness.  For me, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Dinner Rolls

Posted on November 23, 2011 by kelly

I decided last week that I would put to use all the bread skills that I worked so hard on earlier this year and make homemade dinner rolls for Thanksgiving.  But instead of spending hours researching recipes on the internet … Continue reading →

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