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I must say I love summer and hate to see it go but I do like fall and welcoming the holiday season. Infact Thanksgiving, which falls on the last Thursday of November is one of my favorite holidays! Many of us think of harvest, family reunions, cold weather, celebrations...and even football here in America. I love how it brings family and friends together! It is a time to remember our blessings and to thank God for each other. I look…
It is interesting how we can all be related, live together and yet be very different. My husband Kenton will tell you he is an introvert although when required he can be talkative and engaging. I on the other hand consider myself an extrovert and more so now than when I was younger. We have three children and all three seem to be introverts like their father although I am still hoping Karim my middle child ( born in…
If you look up the definition of "family" in most dictionaries it usually involves the words " parents" or "parent" plus "children". It is inferred that the parent raised the children or lives with the children to form a bond or unit or family. To be honest, the traditional definition of family does not always reflect society today. As you know, the family may not always involve people who share the same biology or genetics. Family may not always mean…
I really liked the last house we lived in with its large deck, sky lights and vaulted ceilings but, it was small, dated and did not have a formal dining room. We moved into a larger house a few months ago and I immediately fell in love with the large gourmet kitchen, modern appliances and open concept. Another major bonus besides the extra space and extra bedroom was a formal dining room, even though it was not large. For a…