Although Jay’s 6th birthday was on Wednesday, I’m dedicating this week’s Gratitude Sunday post to him, just as I did for my daughter on her birthday. Jay is quite a character. He has so much enthusiasm for life and a great sense of humor. But he has a very sweet and sensitive side too. Consider [...]
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Gratitude Sunday 70
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Gratitude Sunday, tagged Birthdays, Family, Gratitude, Gratitude Sunday, Julie Hedlund, Writer on January 29, 2012 | 43 Comments »
Gratitude Sunday 69
Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Birthdays, Family, Gratitude Sunday, Skiing, tagged 12 x 12 in 2012, Birthdays, Family, Gratitude, Gratitude Sunday, Movies, Mr. Popper's Penguins, School Food Project, Skiing on January 22, 2012 | 21 Comments »
This week’s Gratitude Sunday post… Quotes on Gratitude “The grateful heart that springs forth in joy is not acquired in a moment; it is the fruit of a thousand choices.” — Nancy Leigh DeMoss “Every single day do something that makes your heart sing.” — Marcia Wieder “And forget not that the earth delights to [...]
Gratitude Sunday 68
Posted in Birthdays, Childhood, Family, Gratitude Sunday, tagged Birthdays, Family, Gratitude, Gratitude Sunday, Julie Hedlund, Writer on January 16, 2012 | 56 Comments »
I couldn’t post this yesterday because the wireless wasn’t working at the Breckenridge rental. Which is a bummer because I wanted this to post on Em’s actual birthday – the 15th – when she turned 9 years old. But better late than never. This week’s Gratitude Sunday post is dedicated to Em. I am so [...]
Daddy’s Little Girl
Posted in Birthdays, Family, tagged Birthdays, Dad, Family on August 20, 2011 | 20 Comments »
It’s impossible to believe it’s been almost four years since my father passed away. I think about him every single day, and I’ve come to accept the fact that I will continue to think about him every day for the rest of my life. People say, “time heals all wounds.” No it doesn’t. Nor do [...]
Ciao!
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Holidays, Italy, Travel, tagged Bolder Boulder, Family, Italy, Michigan, Travel, Weddings, Writing on June 14, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Hello my dear blog. How I have neglected you these past few weeks! My deepest apologies. You see, between my birthday celebrations and getting ready for our trip to Italy, I’ve barely had time to think, much less write. Quick update: We had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend with family celebrating my birthday and Jay’s [...]
Forty Feels Fabulous
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Friendship, tagged 40th Birthday, Birthdays, Bolder Boulder, Family, Friends, Holidays, Memorial Day on May 27, 2011 | 13 Comments »
I am so overwhelmed and touched by all of the well-wishes from friends and family near and far for my birthday this past Tuesday. It really makes me feel like I’ve celebrated with you all. I had such a great day, and the fun continues this weekend as my stepmother and my brother and his [...]
Gratitude Sunday 50
Posted in Birthdays, Book Club, Books, Gratitude Sunday, tagged 40th Birthday, Birthdays, Gratitude, Gratitude Sunday, Italy, Margareaders on May 22, 2011 | 8 Comments »
I have much to be grateful for this week. Indeed my heart is full as I head into my birthday week. Quotes on Gratitude “Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving; make every day a holiday and celebrate just living!” — Amanda Bradley “And in the end it is not the years in your [...]
I’ll Get You, My Pretty!
Posted in Birthdays, tagged 40th Birthday, Aging, Birthdays, Ruby Slippers, Wicked Witch of the West, Wizard of Oz on May 17, 2011 | 10 Comments »
One week from today I turn 40. All day long I couldn’t help but hear the Wicked Witch of the West in my ear, as if she had turned over the hourglass and cackled, “This is how long you have left to be in your thirties… Yee hee hee hee hee hee hee!” I said [...]
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Posted in Birthdays, Children's Books, Picture Books, Poetry, Rhyming, tagged Agents, Bad Rhyme, Children's Books, Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss birthday, Poem, Poetry, Rhyming on March 2, 2011 | 13 Comments »
It’s getting late, but I couldn’t let the day go by without tipping Cat’s hat to the legendary Dr. Seuss. Happy Birthday to the one and only. Here is my own poem in his honor. Ode to the Agent Search Would you like to read my book? Come on, take it! Have a look. You [...]
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