Archive for November, 2008

MOMumental Mom of the Week

Our First MOMumental Grand-Mom of the Week! Name:  Norma City:  The Colony Marital Status:  Married Children:  Paul (50), John (49), Michael (48), Philip (46), Martha (44), Elizabeth (42), Rebekah (37), Rachel – would have been 35 this year but died when she was just 35 days...
November 26th, 2008 | | Read More

The Meaning of Thanksgiving…to a 3-year-old

Every year it seems, the retail world starts pushing Christmas earlier and earlier.  This year, for instance, the Snow Globes at Willow Bend Mall in Plano (recreating the magic of Polar Express), kicked off on November 7.  While I love the display, I have to ask….really?!? On November...
November 24th, 2008 | | Read More

The Meaning of Thanksgiving . . . to a 3-year Old

Every year it seems, the retail world starts pushing Christmas earlier and earlier.  This year, for instance, the Snow Globes at Willow Bend Mall in Plano (recreating the magic of Polar Express), kicked off on November 7.  While I love the display, I have to ask….really?!? On November 7 in Texas,...
November 24th, 2008 | Uncategorized | Read More

A Mom’s Definition of a “Fun Ride”

My husband likes cars.  And trucks.  And SUV’s.  And motorcycles.  And ATV’s.  And jet skis.  Basically, if it has an engine, he loves it.  Some friends were kidding him recently, saying that he changes cars like other people change clothes.  When we did the math, it was a bit surprising: ...
November 24th, 2008 | Moments in the Minivan, Uncategorized, life with little ones | Read More

Playing in the Puddles

We all need a time-out every once in a while, a chance to take a break and let our inner child go free.  Whether with your friend, your mom, your spouse, or with a child, playing in the dirt, dancing to a new favorite song, or splashing in the puddles are all huge boosts to our mental stamina and...
November 19th, 2008 | | Read More

MOMumental Mom of the Week (November 20, 2008)

Name: Ashli City: Frisco Marital Status: married Mom to: Almost 4 year old Zander and 2 year old Lana . Occupation: taught high school Spanish for 7 yrs, now I stay home with the kids for the past 3 years What was the last movie you saw and what did you think about it? My husband and I saw Appaloosa;...
November 19th, 2008 | | Read More

A Mom’s Definition of a “Fun Ride”

My husband likes cars.  And trucks.  And SUV’s.  And motorcycles.  And ATV’s.  And jet skis.  Basically, if it has an engine, he loves it.  Some friends were kidding him recently, saying that he changes cars like other people change clothes.  When we...
November 11th, 2008 | | Read More

MOMumental Mom of the Week (November 6, 2008)

  Name: Claudia  City: Plano Marital Status: Married Mom to: Zachary (4 yrs) and Alexander (2 years) Occupation: Interior Designer, stay-at-home mom. What was the last movie you saw and what did you think about it?  “The Duchess”   This movie reminded me how far women...
November 5th, 2008 | | Read More

The Great Candy Race

The Great Candy Raceby Christy OliveraPriorities change as we get older.  I don’t know how or when, but they do.Sometimes it takes God’s whisper to make us take another look.     Ah… the Greatest Candy Race happens every year, in October. I have great memories of...
November 4th, 2008 | | Read More