Hello! The holly jolly-ness continued for the Fagan family over the weekend. With what feels like a very condensed holiday season thanks to such a late Thanksgiving, it seems like everyone is cramming all of the usual holiday festivities into a shorter time frame and our family is no exception. After we hosted our friends […]…
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My Birthday Part 2 /Plus My Memories Of Past Birthdays
Danny was wonderful for most of my birthday. As I mentioned in Part 1, I woke up on Wednesday in a bad mood. It didn’t help that it was gloomy outside. Dark And Cloudy. Humid. I had trouble shaking off “The MOOD”. I knew a lot of it was because I was missing my dad….
I Want To Be A Better Cook/ Making Your Home A Haven 2010/ WLW
I Want To Be a Better Cook By Women Living Well This Weeks Challenge Is My Weakness. “God created taste buds, the sense of smell and the eye that is drawn to beautiful things. He created the crunchy green pepper, the hairy peach, juicy watermelon, sour lemons and sweet potatoes!” “Edith Schaeffer says in The Hidden…
Four Days In Plant City : Trains/ Large And Small
Danny And I were in Plant City for 4 days and 3 nights. We left our house around 10:30 AM Saturday Morning, November 30th. If it would have been up to me, we would have left the night before. LOL, Probably not though.The traffic would have been a lot worse than it was Saturday morning….
The Strawberry House: Our Last Morning/ Photos From Our Visit
From Sarah : All things must end sometime. I have most of our things packed and ready to take out to the car. We had breakfast at 8 AM. Photos haven’t uploaded to Google yet so I will share them later. We are back in our room relaxing. For once, even Danny isn’t ready to…
Maple Bourbon Bacon Squash Salad — Girl Meets Kitchen — My Meals are on Wheels
This post is sponsored by Taylor Farms What does Autumn mean to you? When fall arrives, my head immediately begins to imagine gathering around the table with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. From fall birthdays to Friends and Thanksgiving and even the everyday ordinary…these are the moments where the world seems to slow…
How To Cook A Turkey in a Roaster Oven by Courtney/ Women Living Well
From Courtney,“I love my portable roaster oven! There are 2 great reasons why it’s perfect for roasting your Thanksgiving Turkey. 1. It opens up oven space for all your side dishes. 2. You are guaranteed a moist turkey!” https://womenlivingwell.org/2011/11/how-to-cook-a-turkey-in-a-roaster-oven/? Women Living Well I also saw this on Women Living Well ‘s Facebook page. From Sarah…
Making Our Home A Haven (Or Trying To)/Our Neck Of The Woods By Sarah
From Sarah:This post was written on a Saturday.Hopefully, most of you are off work and home with the family. or exploring somewhere with your loved ones. Making Your Home A Haven takes advantage of weekends off and family times together.Did any of you sleep in? How about a special family breakfast. I know it’s freezing…
FOOD + DRINK Carne Asada Skillet Nachos Written by: Gaby: Plus Memories Of Bobby
Carne Asada Skillet Nachos FOOD + DRINK Carne Asada Skillet Nachos Written by: Gaby From What’s Gaby Cooking From Sarah : I wish Danny enjoyed SPORTS. He understands the games but is not a fan of watching them on TV. I miss watching the Cubs with my Dad ,dad , my sister and my Grandpa and…
When Mother’s Day Is a Matter of Life and Death – (in)courage
http://www.incourage.me/2017/05/mothers-day-matter-life-death-kelli-worrall By (in)Courage : Kelli Worrall Wen Mother’s Day Is A Matter Of Life And Death On Mother’s Day 2004 I made the mistake of going to church. By that time my husband Peter and I had been floundering in the stormy sea of infertility for over two years, and I was tired. Depression was…
Mother’s Day – The One Who Made Me a Mom – Worshipful Living
http://worshipfulliving.com/2017/05/13/mothers-day-one-made-mom/ By Ronda Kelly : Mandy Kelly’s Mom Worshipful Living Mother’s Day 2017 A Bitter Sweet Day For several years now, ever since my mom passed away, Mother’s Day has been bittersweet for me. Oh, I have celebrated each year since her passing but it has always been different without her here. It is something…
Memories And Good Family Times
My sister Donna… recently. Bobby and I : 1981 My sister and my nieces. Donna’s kids : Bobby cousins Dad and Leah Debbie (Me) in the mountains with Kayla and Markus….22 kids living with me when mom was in the service. Danny and I : My Birthday, December 11 2006. On a…
A Special Night : All Was Calm. All Was Bright. From Sarah / All is not calm, all is not bright | His Mercy is New/
It Is Often The Small Stuff That Make The Big Memories
Miracle On 34th Street-Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood
From Sarah: This is one of the best blogs I know of for reviews on CLASSIC Movies… Miracle On 34Th Street is one of my all times favorites. Not just at Christmas but anytime…. Miracle on 34th Street, 1947, 20th Century Fox. Starring Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn. Directed by George Seaton….
4 Fantastic Ways I Simplified My Christmas – A Work Of Grace
http://aimeeimbeau.com/2016/11/27/4-ways-i-simplified-my-christmas/ Aimee Imbeau : When I think about the Christ child in the manger, I see just Him and his parents. Some lowly shepherds stopped by and the animals quietly lay nearby and watch this little family. There wasn’t a huge commotion. There was no hustle and bustle. Frantic searches for the ‘perfect gift’ were…
A Wise Woman Builds Her Home: The 5 Important Graces of a Christian Home
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” -Ephesians 4:32 Today we are covering Chapter 4 of The Most Important Place on Earth. You can still join along with us and can find the book HERE.
Around the Table – Mary & Martha
http://www.maryandmartha.com/blog/around-the-table/ Around The Table By Mary And Martha. Get together with friends at home or in a favorite place. Have coffee or tea together. Breakfast or lunch. Share your week . Your lives with each othet. More importantly : AT HOME: Have family meal times as often as possible. All of you, together at the…
Why We Need to Stop Tech Shaming Our Kids / My Rant About It. Sarah Speaks Out
http://www.sunshineandhurricanes.com/please-stop-saying-technology-is-ruining-childhood/ Sunshine and Hurricanes : Why We Need To Stop Tech Shaming Our Kids From Sarah:I am guilty of this. I have posted many times about cellphones and internet And FAMILY TIME. I still plan to. What we often forget is :We are the ones who ALLOWED much of it. We are rhe the ones…
Posh Camping Must Haves – A Proverbs 31 Wife
http://aproverbs31wife.com/posh-camping-must-haves/?mc_cid=b807622c57&mc_eid=f3a8f09bf1 A Proverbs 31 Wife: Posh Camping Must Haves. Posh Camping? I admit, I had a good laugh when I read through this post. Really Laughed. When I think of all the wonderful camping trips I took with my family. My parents taught us to “rough” it. We tent camped because we wanted to. We…
“Elvis Presley, I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You Lyrics” on YouTube
My ALL TIME FAVORITE NON – GOSPEL SONG. The first song I remember dancing to. With my dad. I was two. Can’t Help Falling In Love With You. My WEDDING SONG. My parents.
Family Times In Our Neck Of The Woods- December 2015
TATA! Finally posting about Danny’s and my awesome Christmas and what we have been doing. Plus what we gave each other for Christmas. ALL of which is MONUMENTAL considering the last UPTEEN Christmas’s Danny did not get me anything. Danny is not a HOLIDAY person. Mr. Gloom and Doom. It took us years to get…
Creating Christmas Memories ; Family Keepsakes – FaithGateway
How do you record Christmas memories? Sarah Short writes about The Christmas Bible Doodle Book, a keepsake for capturing her kids’ Christmas memories. Source: Creating Christmas Memories & Family Keepsakes – FaithGateway
Finding Peace and Joy This Advent
From Sarah: I am continuing Making Your Home A Haven during the Month of December . On my own. I will be sharing OUR stories from Our Neck Of The Woods and Rolling Meadows Ranch. I will be adding stories about family life and the struggles we face every day. Mainly I will focus on…
What Do You Think?
I was really hesitant to listen to this song. Anyone who really knows me, knows I love Elvis. I have since I was 2 years old. I also have awesome memories from when this song came out. Bobby loved singing it. He couldn’t carry a note. (Like his momma.) He loved singing it with me…
Making Your Home A Haven Fall Challenge Continues : Feedback From All Over -(On Monday Sarah’s)
FROM SARAH: I am amazed at the response I am getting from women who are taking the Making Your Home A Haven Challenge. (Women Living Well /Good Morning Girls) My email box is filled with messages from women and a few men letting me know that they are doing this challenge. One lady from the…
Monday’s Motivational Quotes – What Are You Going To Do Today? – September 27, 2015
What have you got planned for today? Open your mind to exciting new adventures. Park your car a bit farther from the door and walk the rest of the way. Walk at lunch or just get out and enjoy the fresh air. FILL IT UP WITH IDEAS. DREAM. PLAN. FOLLOW THROUGH. Be Creative. What changes…
Reblogged From Sew You Can Cook – #SundaySupper: National Grandparents Day
Originally posted on Sew You Think You Can Cook:
Today is National Grandparents Day and to celebrate the Sunday Supper family is bringing together a table full of hand-me-down recipes. Thank you to the Sunday Supper Movement for hosting today’s event. When it comes to my love of cooking I have my mom’s mom, Busia, to thank.…
