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The Magic of Snow

There is something so magical about snow. I had a skylight in my room as a kid. I can remember waking up in the morning, blinking my eyes a few times, and seeing the entire skylight was covered with snow. I would run and open the window and let the cold snowy air hit my… Continue reading The Magic of Snow

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To The Easter Bunny

The evening is not complete without a dictated letter to the Easter Bunny. Dear Easter Bunny, We hope you have a hopping day. We hope you have fun delivering eggs. We have a little snack for you. Thank you for leaving eggs, jelly beans, and chocolate. From, Mom, Dad, Logan, Deacon, Finn, Avery & Allie

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Believing in Magic

For the past three years I have always looked forward to the day after Thanksgiving. Not for the “Black Friday” sales, but for our own Christmas traditions. I usually break out the Christmas decorations, watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and re-introduce the boys to The Elf on The Shelf by Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda… Continue reading Believing in Magic