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Family fun night in our home alternates between a couple of nights, based on our schedules for the week and when the boys are with us. But we are a family that likes games. We usually focus on a team game. We chose in November to have a “Scene It” t…
Dinner conversations flow freely & regularly at our home. We have the conversation starters box on the windowsill, and also a box or other dinnertime questions. My kids reach for it each & every evening. The most memorable moment that month was when…
January – My son, Brandon's birthday. He was born during the halftime of the Superbowl, so we sometimes combine the 2 events.
February – Valentine's Day – I leave each of my kids a stuffed animal & treats on their beds when they get home from school…
For Christmas this year, I decided to give my Grandma the Stories of My Life booklets, but with a twist. She just turned 90, and while she is in excellent health, there are no guarantees how long she'll be with us. I wanted her legacy recorded for f…
My random act of kindness is a little different than what I would typically share. But this has been a difficult month for me. My 12 year old son has been struggling with some issues lately. Learning how to deal with stress in a healthy way as adult…
When I read the personality test, I was certain I knew the answer - a nurturer and organizer. It turns out that while I do indeed have those strengths, I actually scored the highest in the "Family Fun Manager" category. It was a surpise to me, but n…
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:07pm on August 21, 2008,
Sally Whitehouse said… - Hi Jill,
How's it going? Any pretzels in the works for me? :) Boy, were those GOOD!
Sally
- At 2:59pm on May 28, 2008,
Trish Tapken said… - Hi Jill,
I'm Trish in Customer Service at OUAF. I'm glad to see you on the HHC site. Can't wait to read your profile and get to know you and your family. So hurry up I'm anxious. Find a nice family picture to add also. Talk to you soon. ;-)
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- A little bit about me:
- I am a stay at home mom. I keep busy with 3 kids, my Once Upon A Family Business, leading a monthly women's group, and volunteering at church.
- Family members – names/ages/interests:
- Husband, Jan - A chef (great marriage perk!). An avid golfer, great entertainer, and all-around wonderful man.
Son, Brandon - 14yrs old. An 8th grader. Loves football (the 49ers). Great wit, always keeps me guessing.
Son, Matthew - 12 yrs old. A 6th grader. Loves football (Cin. Bengals). Kind hearted, goofy spirit.
Daughter, Sage - 19 mos. On the move non-stop. Talkative, loud, silly, and sweet.
- My favorite childhood memory:
- My grandparents used to take the grandkids camping each summer. Usually in shifts. I was the only girl, so grandpa & I were great pals.
My mom & I would dance together in the living room. Seems simple, but it always brings a smile to my face when I think of it.
- My favorite family tradition:
- On NYE my dad would take the family to Pizza Hut and we'd write an annual NYE poem. Quite silly, but a lot of fun.
Every night, my boys & I read togeter. Usually a chapter book. We gather in one of their bedrooms and read a few chapters. It's a great way to end the evening and we look forward to picking out new books.
- My favorite family moment:
- Anytime I see a family connection: my husband with his stepsons, the boys playing with their little sister, or special one on one time with me & one of the kids.
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