While we're on the topic of traditions, a family tradition that I have always loved and each year look forward to the most is the act and art of picking out our seasonal Christmas tree. And yes, I believe it's a bit of an art...something that needs to...

So today is St. Nick's day and this year St. Nick brought us "Buddy", our Elf On The Shelf. He was given the moniker "Buddy" after the main character in the movie Elf...seemed like a good Elf name I guess. Anyway, Buddy came today and will stay with us...

American Girl Place: Heaven for girls (big and small)...torture for boys (small...see pic below). But apparently the big boys like American Girl 'cause D.J. helped the girls campaign for 2 new babies and they won.

On Thanksgiving Day, more than any other day of the year, we are unified as one nation to celebrate all of our good fortunes. Even the most cynical must have a list of things he holds dear. Whether your thanks are directed up to God, to someone you...

I just took the longest, hottest, steamiest, most relaxing shower of my life!! I must have been in there 20 minutes...I definitely have prune fingers. I'm wondering why I don't do that more often...maybe that's a luxury I'll get to take advantage of...