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Simple Things

As spring goes into full swing, I am reminded of the things in life that make it all worth living. The leaves on the trees re-emerge, flowers blooming, and the scent of fresh cut grass fills the air. Once again the children can engage in recreation outside until dusk falls. Its times like this that I consider myself very blessed. Raising six children can be such a financial struggle sometimes. I was actually in a pretty nasty funk Friday worrying about how we were going to make ends meet. But yesterday, we took them all fishing, and my pity party was ended abruptly. At the end of the day, the littlest one had just taken a bath and crawled up in my arms. That, in my mind, was what was important. It’s the small things in life that we stress about that do not matter. I suppose I need to keep reminding myself of all the blessings that God has given me. I have the most loving husband anyone could ask for. Six healthy, beautiful, bright kids who I adore completely. Food to eat, a...

I WANT TO GO BACK!!!

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The longer I am away from Vegas, the more I want to go back! What is it about that place that attracts people like magnets? I am not sure exactly WHAT it is, as I have been trying to figure it out semi-unsuccessfully. It must just be the ambiance, or the fact that you can walk around with a drink in your hand at any hour of the day. Las Vegas is a place to escape without being judged or hated. You can wake up at noon, and stay up until morning. Nothing closes, and there are no RULES. Its almost a fantasy city. So maybe that is it...Its an escape unlike any other place on earth. At least that is what it was for me. As you can tell here....I was oblivious to the rest of the world besides my husband, and this was at 5:30 in the morning!! As soon as I get an awesome commission check, we're going back!! :)