Author Archives: Michelle

About Michelle

I started my blog as a way to connect with other paper crafters and of course it has gone a totally different direction. I've been able to share my experience as a mother, my hurt and disappointments over not having a relationship with my maternal unit, my walk with God and how knowing Him has changed me and continues to help me grow into the person I strive to be......

New Year, New Hair, New Word and New Project

Posted on January 2, 2013

Yes, I have been a horrible blogger.  I am going to change that. New Year….New Stuff. First on the agenda.  New hair, priorities you know. The First Born helped me pick a word yesterday, RELAX is the word.  I love … Continue reading →

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Have You Missed Me?

Posted on October 21, 2012

I can remember when each day I was pondering what to write about, which adult child to piss off by writing about their lives, what teenage temper tantrum would make my mothering skills sound almost “normal” or what project I … Continue reading →

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Prettying It Up

Posted on April 22, 2012

I love when I find something and I can see “the potential” and Mr. Wonderful thinks I’m crazy.  Does that ever happen to you? When I saw this beauty I knew I had to have it.  I bid and I … Continue reading →

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What Does It All Mean?

Posted on March 29, 2012

The last couple of months have been some of the toughest of my life.  I’m not going to go into great detail, but I am going to say people sure can be disappointing.  I’ve tried so hard to give people … Continue reading →

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Denial Is More Then A River In Egypt

Posted on March 4, 2012

I stood on the bank of the lake this weekend and wondered what The Baby Girl was thinking as she looked out at the lake.  Wouldn’t life be great if we could read people’s minds. I had a huge blow … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wreath

Posted on February 20, 2012

I have to share this treasure, this week one of my favorite resident’s celebrated her 90th birthday and a crafting friend made her this jewel.  Don’t you love it?  I wish I could say I loved my pictures…..sorry! Yes that’s … Continue reading →

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I Have No Cookies, How About A Glass Of Wine?

Posted on December 12, 2011

OK, if I was one of those over achieving Martha types I’d have some cookies popping out of the oven and I would meet you at a beautifully decorated staircase with my monogrammed apron….that aint happening.  I do however have … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like Mrs. Claus

Posted on December 11, 2011

I love Christmas, I love decorating, I love shopping, I love wrapping presents, and I love the look of happiness on Christmas morning BUT my favorite thing is a pretty table.  The kids think I’m crazy and Mr. Wonderful agrees. … Continue reading →

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100 Random Facts About Me

Posted on November 30, 2011

I’m left handed. I love my job. Scrapbooking and cardmaking is a obsession hobby for me. I’m married to my best friend. I’m a mother to 4. I paid my first car off when I was 40. I love the … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time Of The Year

Posted on October 9, 2011

Well the pool cover is going on tomorrow so now we have to find something to do with our time.  It looks like the first thing we are going to do is spruce up our living room.  I’m excited, Mr. … Continue reading →

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