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The Widow and the Rich Man

Matthew and I live on a strict budget. We know how much we get in each month and how much goes out, and to whom. We have records of our budget saved from the last 6 years. If I wanted to tell you how much 

Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings

It’s that time of year again!  Time to bring out our favorite recipes for the fall:  pumpkin EVERYTHING, apple crisp, cranberry strudels, cinnamon hot cocoas, and toasted marshmallows. One of my very favorite things to make are Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings.  This recipe comes from 

Way back Wednesday – July 5th 2010

This weeks Way back Wednesday edition is of the kids (3 at the time) playing in the water slide at Kevin and Sheila’s house the day after the 4th of July.  It was a beautiful day.  

Xander, Shelby, and Angelina’s Birthday’s

Here’s a long ago birthday party!  I could try to guess the years on these kids but I was doing good just to remember which kids it was.  I think Xander must be turning 2 here.  Spider man was his very favorite thing, we had 

Tattle-Tale!

Almost on a daily basis at my house I hear these types of wailing’s “Mommy, Zoe took my toy” “Mom, Ezra got into my bookshelf again” “Mom, Xander hit me!” “Mommy, Ezzie’s coloring on the wall.” Over and over again, I have to be the