Posts Tagged by positive thinking
35 Things About Me on My 35th Birthday!
| December 6, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, General, Inspirations |
Yep two birthdays right in a row. I made sure last year to walk my baby out before it was the 6th of December because no mom should have to share her birthday, let alone their child. I thought it might be fun to tell you 35 things about me, as a way to get to know me a bit better. Jimmy Carter was President the year I was born.… more
My Precious Ayla Turns One
| December 5, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Inspirations, Kid's Corner |
My precious Ayla what a gift you are to your mommy and daddy. To watch you grow from a small babe to a beautiful little girl toddling all around. Your birth was peaceful and spiritual a moment in time that has forever transformed your mom. Your smile lights up the room and your hair a conversation piece where ever we go. Your brother and sister love you so much and… more
Happy Thanksgiving – Memories, Food, and Laughter
| November 22, 2012 | Posted by Amee under General, Inspirations |
Yesterday as I baked, played with my kids, and did our usual routines, I reminisced about past Thanksgivings. I explained to my kids about Thanksgiving and how it became a holiday in our country. I told them how much Thanksgiving meant to me and that it is my favorite holiday. Growing up I spent nearly every Thanksgiving in northern California at my grandparent’s cattle ranch surrounded by acres and acres… more
5 Minute Challenge: I AM ______?
| October 4, 2012 | Posted by Amee under General, Inspirations |
Yesterday I read a blog post from You Know It Happens at Your House Too she and According to Mags challenged bloggers and anyone to take 5 minutes and write unedited, with no stops who you are. I read hers and then several she shared on her Facebook wall and it hit me that I needed to join the challenge. Not to share it to the world, but to… more
Kneading and Rising to Gluten Free…
| March 21, 2012 | Posted by Mae under Gluten-Free, Guest Bloggers |
Hi! I am Mae from www.striveforprogress.com. Amee asked me to speak as a guest blogger about my experience with gluten free so here I am! Thank you Amee for inviting me to be a part of your very informative and inspiring blog. I really appreciate you welcoming me, it is quite the honor. Kneading and Rising to Gluten Free… I started my family on a gluten free diet about… more
I Learned How to be a Father from Conan the Barbarian
| February 26, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Inspirations |
A good many folks know me, but there are few who probably know I love fantasy and science fiction movies and books. I have loved other worlds since I was a young child. It is a temporary way to escape the harshness of real life, and imagine worlds where boundaries have little meaning, and can be defied and demolished with a sword, a thought or a wave of the hand. … more
Yoga and Other Evils of Satan
| February 19, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner |
One of my primary hobbies these days is fitness. I exercise nearly daily for a number of reasons, which include better health for my family, myself, and not the least is I feel great throughout the day compared to when I slack off for more than a few days. Within my exercise program, I use the P90X system by Beachbody. One of the workouts of P90X is yoga. It involves… more
It Is About Love, Not Diamonds
| February 14, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Marriage and Love |
Valentine’s Day is all about love, kisses, diamonds, chocolates, and roses. It is a holiday to make singles feel cast aside and for couples to stress out. Our minds fill with a myriad of phrases like “What should I get him? Should I go for diamonds or chocolates? Will he forget? What if she hates this?” I was single once, and I despised this holiday along with all of the chocolates and red or pink… more
Who Needs A Dog When Kids Do The Trick?
| January 29, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Family |
While I was in veterinary school at Michigan State University, I owned a dog. She was no ordinary dog, but the most intelligent dog I ever owned. I named her Brenna, and she was a Black Labrador Retriever I purchased as a puppy from a local breeder who raised bird dogs. When I picked her up, the breeder told me there were two types of Black Labs: those bred for… more
The Inspiration of Tristan
| January 21, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family, Inspirations |
This past summer, I wrote an inspiration I had about Tristan. I received much positive feedback from it, and so I re-post it here in my blog in edited form to share with those who have not read it. June 5, 2011 – Friday night as I walked with my family on the boardwalk, I was in Heaven as I watched my beautiful children run and laugh. This boardwalk ran… more
The Power of Prayer
| January 14, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Inspirations |
This past week on my personal Facebook page I asked for prayer from my friends and family for something of which I could not divulge the details. I was overwhelmed by the likes and the comments of “done”, “praying”, “thinking of you, hope everything is okay!” and so on. After lots of prayer on my part I started to think about prayer and how it has changed my life over… more
The Family Barometer: The Least Accurate Estimator of Success or Failure
| January 8, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Family |
Do you often wonder why at every turn in your life you find one or more family members ready and willing to criticize you and your efforts, both good and bad? How long does it take after you step into a relative’s house for the holidays for your grossly overweight aunt to notice your five pound gain or loss? You are far from alone. Family struggles, historically, result in many… more
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
| January 1, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Debt Free Living, How To . . . |
With the New Year underway, do you have your resolutions set? Do you have your list of positive life-style changes you want to make this year? I have never been a person who makes New Year’s resolutions simply because resolutions seem all or nothing. I know it is human nature to want to start fresh from a definitive point in time, but so commonly we allow everyday life to eventually… more
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