Life is always ever changing (07/31/08)
This summer has been the most exciting and eventful time of my life. Nothing will ever top the gift of my children. James and my life has changed so dramatically, it is amazing. Every decision I make, from the simplest ones to the hardest, revolve around my children...

Just another day with kids (07/24/08)
I'm not surprised by much anymore, but something happened Monday that shocked me. Those who read my column will remember me writing about Leah having a bead removed from her left ear and then on the follow up visit to the doctor asking me what I thought the doctor would find in there that time...

Still in the learning stages (07/03/08)
My husband, James, and I have now had our children for over two weeks. At moments it seems like we have only had them five minutes and at other moments it seems as if they have always been with us. Some of the best and worst times of the past two weeks have been nap and bed time. ...

Two down, one to go (06/11/08)
Family reunions really aren't that bad. Really. Mine aren't anyway. But I am just lucky enough to be part of a crazy and eccentric family. Whenever multiple members of my family are gathered in one spot, hilarity usually ensues. And my recent Rouse family reunion was no exception...

My little E-bay monster (06/04/08)
I recently took a course through the Trumann High School Fastrax program to learn to buy and sell on Ebay. I had previously bought a couple things on Ebay, but was curious about the selling part of it. I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot of neat tricks for buying and selling on Ebay...

Where does creativity come from? (05/28/08)
I consider myself an extremely creative person. My creativity isn't focused on one area though. I love to do art projects and make things. I just have never settled on one particular area, such as painting landscapes or making jewelry...

Here's to decades more of wedded bliss! (05/21/08)
In this week's edition we have a lifestyles announcement on a couple who just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Can you imagine - 70 years!! To me that is such an accomplishment, one I can only hope to achieve...