five friday favs

i sometimes feel like i actually know the people in her books

not thrilled with where the main characters are headed

but i sure love the book anyway

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oh for joy

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warm temperatures this week

i know i know

most are longing for cold & snow

but not me

i'm happier this way

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our 2nd annual visit to 

Spring Arbor

thankful the boys didn't complain

they weren't eager to go 

but they sure didn't drag their feet either

both years we've gotten back home & been so glad we went

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romans 12:2

the rest of the days of Christmas

i know i know, i let all 3 of you down!  

haha  here they are:

this was so fun

five friday favs

love this cute little local store

so glad wendy told me about it

you definitely should go

i even walked in there w/ 4 boys!

and wasn't kicked out

instead each one was greeted 

with a little bag of old fashioned candy

they sat on the floor & ate their treats

while i browsed around

fun stuff

great prices

tell them i sent ya

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completely hooked on some yummy creamer

thanks a lot sommer

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Christmas Lunch

w/ my north run gals

absolutely cherish these ladies & our friendships

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festive marshmallows

so many choices

gingerbread, candy cane, etc.

extra fun for boys' hot cocoa treat

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peanut butter balls

are very hard to share

but both of the boys got 1 in their lunch box today

On the 7th Day of Christmas

On the 6th Day of Christmas

On the 5th Day of Christmas

another fun gift idea

not sure if i've EVER mentioned it

but 

i love where i teach pre-k

so so so many things that make it the amazing place that it is

besides the children, the fabulous hours, the strong friendships

and yes, i could go on with more

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we are SPOILED by 3 teacher aides

seriously spoiled!

we found some adorable cups at the good ole 

WALMART

then we added some MINT flavored treats

added a cheezy yet true little tag

and thanked those precious gals 

for always having a joyful response in helping us out

we are blessed indeed!