What happens on Facebook can be kind of surprising at times! But, I have to say I'm enjoying it. I've connected with so many of my cousins who I've not seen in years. And we all grew up together on Long Island. I'm going to write more about it next week but just wanted to leave you with a teaser of what's to come! That's my cousin Mark, me, cousin Linda and my brother Steve peeking out at you! This is my cousin James who is the culprit. He unearthed all of the old slides and took lots of time to tag and post so many of them on Face…

It's In Other Words Tuesday and Loni of Writing Canvas is our host this week. Here's the quote that Loni has chosen for us to write about: This one really hits home for me during this season in my life. But God has a purpose and a plan for my life. And I have a choice to make. Do I choose to embrace God's plan? Or do I choose my own plan which might seem easier and less painful? What do I do? Walk by faith ...even when I don't understand. Or walk by sight ...when I can figure things out for myself and see where I'm going. I consider the …

The 2009 Christmas Tour of Homes is being hosted this year by The Nester . For the past few years, this was BooMama's project but I know that Nester will do a fabulous job. The purpose of this tour is to provide an opportunity to visit other bloggers during the Christmas season. This isn't a competition as to who has the best decorations. After all, the reason for the season is to celebrate ...the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior. And from all I know of The Nester , she's a very down to earth girl and so very nice. Feel free to join in by postin…