My Favorite Way to Exercise and More!

Welcome to my weekend blog hop - Make My Saturday Sweet #84! My favorite way to exercise is taking the dog for a walk. I'm really not a very brave person when it comes to exercise. I like my comforts more. Usually, if one of Amanda's older siblings join me, then it becomes a great way to have a little one-on-one time and to chat about whatever. All of Amanda's siblings are teenagers. The photos below are of a recent walk that I took with Amanda and our dog, Benny. You can click on the images to view them larger. Linking...

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In the Enemy's Service and More!

In the Enemy's Service My Review: I recently discovered this exciting new middle-grade fantasy series by Annie Douglas Lima. She sent me a free digital copy of her second book, In the Enemy's Service, for my honest review. The main character in this story is a 10-year-old girl named Anya. She's small for her age, but she's able to hold her own in an adult world where corruption and murder are rife. Anya wants to do what is right, but in her need to survive and to help her country succeed against its enemies, she learns...

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DIY Dad, #DadBrags and #WW Linky

Welcome to my Picture Perfect Party Linky #92! Today is my husband's birthday! He's a great father and wonderful husband. He puts God and his family first and that is what makes us strong. My husband's favorite word of advice is, "Be quick to say sorry." I think a lot of men never say sorry, but he has been a role model to us in this regard.  Lately, he's been doing a lot of touch-ups around the home. We have jumped in to help here and there too. Our keenest helper is little Amanda. So, today's photos are of my husband,...

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Amanda and Her Cat with Linky

Welcome to my weekend blog hop - Make My Saturday Sweet #83! Amanda loves her cat, Sheela. She gives her lots of affection and takes good care of her. Amanda is wearing her gymnastics leotard. She takes an introductory rhythmic gymnastic class twice a week. Her sisters took rhythmic years ago and it really helped them with flexability. Amanda's classes started this year and after a few months, she can do the splits. Click on the images to view them larger. Linking with Friendship Friday ********************* Enter...

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Amanda at Play with #WW Linky

Welcome to my Picture Perfect Party Linky #91! Last week I shared photos of my family and my home. Today's pictures are of Amanda at play in her bedroom. She shares a room with her sister, Samantha. Amanda got a Disney Elsa shirt. We love the movie, Frozen. She and I still listen and and sing-a-long to the songs on YouTube, especially to "Let it Go." *************************** Check out my latest book review: GG and Mamela w/ $50 Giveaway! *************************** Here are is a peek at...

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GG and Mamela Blog Tour with $50 Giveaway

GG and Mamela Blog Tour with $50 Giveaway! About the Book Title: GG and Mamela | Author: Belinda Brock | Illustrator: Avi Katz | Publication Date: April 15, 2014 | Publisher: Lamb Press | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 4 to 10 Summary: This picture book celebrates the loving relationship between Lily and her great-grandmother (GG) as her life starts to slow and wind down in hospice. GG and Mamela illustrates how strength and comfort can be found through love, family and tradition. This book offers a gentle and open-ended...

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My Family, My Home and More

Welcome to my weekend blog hop - Make My Saturday Sweet #82! To make this hop successful, be sure to visit the last two links before yours and leave a sweet comment. Also, share this hop via Twitter, Facebook or Google+. Today I am linking with Finish the Sentence Friday and Friendship Friday "The nicest thing anyone ever did for me was..." ...to buy us a house. And, it's a really good house with beautiful views and a swimming pool. It's also an income property with a two-bedroom flat downstairs that has always been rented out. ...

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