This is a picture of the kids playing in the snow. They threw snowballs and built a snowman. My grandaughter Torrie and her friend Danny standing by the snowman she calls Frosty. Of Course.  It was a little too cold out to go play in it when it first snowed but we were fortunate enough for it to warm up  a couple of days later.They had a really good time. AND I got some great pictures for scrapbooking.

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Hope everyone had a good Easter. Ours was a little wet but good overall. We took Torrie and her little friend to Ft. Riley for an Easter Egg hunt on Sat. She got to meet the Easter Bunny. As you can see. She and her friend loved it. She was afraid of him last year so I am glad she was over that fear.  My network was having issues all weekend so I couldn’t get on the computer but I am back again for now. Hope they fixed the problem right??

Til next time, Donna

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So it’s still cold but the sun is out. Maybe it will bring Spring with it. I am still waiting patiently. Of course these freak snow storms made for some good scrapbooking pictures, but so would Spring pictures right? Easter is this weekend and I am looking forward to a nice day, Easter egg hunts and great picture taking weather. Lets all hope it comes. They say it will be warmer toward the end of the week but now they are saying a chance of rain on Easter. Darn Well I guess we can’t have it all. LOL!!  Read more... (103 words, 1 image, estimated 25 secs reading time)

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As you hold the flashlight beneath your chin, eerily illuminating your face, you glance around the semi-circle of kids holding onto marshmallows and sticks over the camp fire, and some are intently staring at you with wide eyes, others looking around at their friends for support. Telling ghost stories is one of the oldest pastimes in the world; a way of exorcising our anxieties and deepest fears through a cathartic tale. If you’re looking for another ghost story to tell around a campfire, then here are some suggestions for all different ages and scare levels.  Read more... (555 words, estimated 2:13 mins reading time)

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Congratulations, you have a new addition to your family that will be celebrating the Christmas holiday season with you. The Christmas magic never seems to be as strong if there is no child to share it. Babies bring magic moments that are memorable and everlasting.

As you assess the perfection of your bundle of joy, and desire to spoil this child beyond belief you might wonder: What on earth should I give my little miracle those first precious holidays? No doubt grandparents, friends, aunts, uncles and baby showers in addition to your own preparations have left this child with little in the way of need. You also fully appreciate that there will be no memory of this Christmas to influence your child’s future Christmas dreams or recollections.  Read more... (580 words, estimated 2:19 mins reading time)

Looking For Cute Halloween Costumes

There are some that would never dream of wearing anything but scary costumes for Halloween. However, that does not mean there are not plenty of them out there. Little girls in particular are always on the lookout for cute, even if they go in another direction on that particular year. Women like cute, and they may want cute Halloween costumes for their youngest children regardless of what sex they may be. These are fun to buy, and can be made with little effort in the home if you know where to buy the right pieces.  Read more... (432 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

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The ultimate goal of anyone who loves to decorate their yard for Christmas is to set up a full light show that includes music. These shows can be difficult to set up, but they are spectacular to see and are well worth the effort.

Here are some steps to get you started on creating your own show:

Do your Research.

Before going any further, be aware that setting up a Christmas lightshow as part of your outside Christmas decorations take a lot of time and patience. It can be a great hobby, but it’s not as easy as plugging some lights in flipping a switch. So, if you are ready, keep reading.  Read more... (539 words, estimated 2:09 mins reading time)

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