Category Archives: Thankfulness

It happened on a rainy day!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by houseofsmooches

5 A.M. and the house is still dark and the household is still sleeping. This day I’ve been dreading for several months. A little over four years ago I knew this day would come, but the past two months it’s … Continue reading →

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Big blog update!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by houseofsmooches

So since it’s been a while since I’ve done a big update blog post, I thought a nice rainy Thursday would be the perfect time. Honestly I’ve been pretty hit and miss on blogging in general lately. I blame it … Continue reading →

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Birthmamas

Posted on May 9, 2015 by houseofsmooches

  Today, on Birthmother Day, I feel a deep sense of gratitude to four beautiful women. I wish that they could see their children today, to know what little and big people they have grown and become. This afternoon I … Continue reading →

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Son-shine

Posted on October 22, 2014 by houseofsmooches

  Warm sun hits my back as I sit on the park bench……just observing. A slight breeze is blowing colorful leaves over the playground. Happy peals of laughter ring out as my four little children play. This is a moment, … Continue reading →

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School of Smooches no more

Posted on October 12, 2014 by houseofsmooches

  Never before, have I heard Carlos say, “Mom, I really like school!” Even hearing those words tonight was a little bit shocking! Never would I have thought that I would be hearing them! Sending Carlos to “real school” has … Continue reading →

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New Ride, but God!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by houseofsmooches

We drive, we drive A LOT! Basically any time we go somewhere it means an hour of driving. It’s not the driving that’s so bad (aside from our gas budget line being HUGE), it’s more the restless passengers and the … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — What I learned

Posted on December 1, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Take-ways from my month of thankfulness…….first, I most definitely am NOT a daily blogger!!  I thought perhaps, just perhaps, I could manage to do short little posts every day, but let me tell you……impossible!  Second,blogging about thankfulness revealed how “grumbly” … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 30

Posted on November 30, 2012 by houseofsmooches

Day 30:  Undeserved grace, mercy and compassion……oh I’m so thankful for these today.  It’s been a long time…..15 years……since I’ve seen those heart stopping blue lights flashing in my rear view mirror.  Totally deserving of receiving a ticket……yes I was…….totally … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 29

Posted on November 29, 2012 by houseofsmooches

  Day 29:  I am thankful for my little family.  For years I longed for God’s blessing of children to make our family more “complete” and in just 6years look at His blessing to us!  I am thankful and amazed … Continue reading →

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Thankful Hearts — Day 28

Posted on November 28, 2012 by houseofsmooches

  Day 28:  Child-like wonder……there’s nothing quite like it.  I am thankful for my little children who are awed and amazed by colorful Christmas decorations!  I love how mesmerized they are by the lights and ornaments.  Stephen and I took … Continue reading →

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