Nov 30
Just Something That Makes Me Smile.
Posted by Laura on Wednesday Nov 30, 2011 Under Faith, Life In General, The Big Picture
When I saw these swans out in the water one stunning autumn day day, it really made me smile….
Aug 29
Playing to WIN! / $ Give-Away! $
Posted by Laura on Monday Aug 29, 2011 Under Give Aways, Life In General, Parenting, Reviews, The Big Picture
Yes. Here I am talking about Basketball and such already and the new season has not even begun yet! But honestly, you DO want to bear with me. Today there’s a whole new spin to the perspectives and purpose of this post. I’d love for you all to give it a read, and then join in with
Aug 05
Yes, Grasshoppers Can Do Sit-Ups. (You didn’t know that?)
Posted by Laura on Friday Aug 5, 2011 Under Faith, Life In General, Parenting, The Big Picture
I recently came across this little blogging tip, and had some fun trying it out.
My son {S} is always collecting bugs lately, and bringing them in the house, and I am always sending him back out with them! But this time, I had to take some photos. This
Jun 29
✔’s, Gems, and X’s / Our System for Our Kid’s Responsibilities & Behavior
Posted by Laura on Wednesday Jun 29, 2011 Under Faith, Life In General, Parenting, The Big Picture
∆ Fair Warning: This is like a 10 minute read.
If you’ve got the time, I’ve got the verbage.
So grab a drink, sit back, & relax.
The Prelude
There are days when I feel like I have 50 things to get done that day. I
Jun 02
Superbowl Bound!- {A} & the BENGALS!
Posted by Laura on Thursday Jun 2, 2011 Under Life In General, The Big Picture
{A} wanted to play Flag Football last year. She made it to a clinic for the sport, shortly after her basketball season ended, and she made her mark there.
This year she signed
May 15
Don’t Leave It On The Desk.
Posted by Laura on Sunday May 15, 2011 Under Faith, Life In General, The Big Picture
I have a admittance to make. I never read those FWDs (forwards), that show up in my e-mailbox. No matter who has sent it (and I get them from people I truly love), I just delete them, without even opening them first. Because the thing is, there are just so
Mar 29
Let’s Connect.
Posted by Laura on Tuesday Mar 29, 2011 Under Give Aways, Life In General, The Big Picture
Shortly after we started blogging, almost 3 years ago, I found that I really wanted to connect with our readers. Little windows into the beauty of the various people who visited us here, was more and more evident through the
Mar 10
{A}’s Basketball Team Championship
Posted by Laura on Thursday Mar 10, 2011 Under Celebrations, Life In General, The Big Picture
It’s been a thrilling, and busy, basketball season for our family! It was {A}’s 6th year playing, but this year the boys were on a team too. I took photos at 2 games for {A}, and 2 games at the boys. ( {O} had been taking figure skating lessons. ) But
Feb 14
Love Like That.
Posted by Laura on Monday Feb 14, 2011 Under Celebrations, Holidays, Life In GeneralI’ve been saving this link for months, to share with you, now…..for Valentine’s Day. It’s sweet, it’s inspiring, it’s real, it’s life… It’s LOVE.
Danny & Annie from StoryCorps on Vimeo.
Wishing you all, are blessed with ‘love like that’.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
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Feb 08
Our “Lucky Liker’s” Surprise Give-Away Gift
Posted by Laura on Tuesday Feb 8, 2011 Under Give Aways, Life In General, The Big Picture
Last week, I decided rather spontaneously, to have a surprise Give-Away to the 100th ‘Liker’ of our Facebook Page for Our House Of Joyful Noise. The unsuspecting ‘Lucky Liker’, Tammy N., got a happy surprise, and I had so much fun doing it! I’ve decided that using our Facebook Page, when announcing… (READ MORE......) | 3 Comments
