Archive | April, 2009

Working at it….

Posted on April 27, 2009 by in Family Stuff, Funny, Life

Have you all read the “5 love languages” book by Gary Chapman?  (I highly recommend it, I read it the first time years ago and continue to reap the benefits of its wisdom.)  My husband, Thom,  and I found out that our love languages are a little different.  He ranked quality time first and I [...]

When you're forced to choose between ice cream and fruit

Posted on April 20, 2009 by in Funny, Life

Last night after dinner I was really craving some ice cream.  This is actually an every day occurrence.  I usually have to have something sweet after a meal.  Even if it’s just a little bit of dark chocolate.  But, boy, when there’s ice cream in the house, WATCH OUT!  Joseph and I devour it.  Every [...]

Woman of the Year!

Posted on April 4, 2009 by in General

  My friend, and many of yours, Tammy Crowley, just received the 2009 “Woman of the Year” award from the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce. I am so proud of this overcoming woman of God! Tammy is a single mom and successful businesswoman. She is owner of Crowley’s LifeStyle Fitness Center in Roanoke Rapids, North [...]

I love life lessons….

Posted on April 1, 2009 by in Life

I have been doing some renovations in my house for the last few months.  I have stripped wall paper (2 layers, sometimes with my fingernails) and painted (kilz + 2 layers of paint on some walls) and sanded and trimmed.  I even refinished the kitchen chairs and the table!!!  But by far the most interesting [...]