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Creative Escape Retreat

Ahh, it’s so nice to get away. Last weekend my good friend Kirsten and I attended the Creative Escape Retreat our friend Allison set up. Everything ran very smoothly (thanks to Allison) and it was nice to kick back, get some stuff done and chat 

Really?

I’m a reasonably good driver. I’ve had one ticket which I got when I was 17 and haven’t had any real accidents to speak of (knock on wood). So I was taken aback when the crossing guard was pointing at me when I got ready 

My Lovely Geek Children

Little Man got a laptop for Christmas since he LOVED his sisters so much. He just adores his new gift. So the other day I overheard Little Missy telling Little Man to bring his computer into her room, “So we can have a LAN party,” 

Sugar Rush

It’s almost 3 and the kids are getting some quiet time and I have hunted down something sweet. Gumdrops. They are not my favorite, especially since they are the spiced kind, but hey when I get a hankering for something sweet, I need it ASAP 

Happy New Year, 2008 picture review

Happy New Year, 2008 picture review

My creation Originally uploaded by ramey_jess We’ve had a wonderful year and I want to wish everyone best of luck and love in 2009!

A Wonderful Time of Year

This Christmas was filled with family, good food, and laughs. The Ramey family got together and we stuffed ourselves silly. We celebrated Little Missy’s Birthday which was on Christmas Eve. We even played guitar hero and Apples to Apples. Apples to Apples was easy and 

Timmmmmber!

Timmmmmber!

This tree fell last night. It was right across the street from our house and thankfully it just fell in the road and no one was hurt. Now every time we hear a crack or pop from the ice we worry about limbs falling. There 

Heeeere’s Johnny, a bit of cabin fever

Feeling a bit of cabin fever with this insane arctic weather. The romance has warn off. The kids have not had school for a week due to snow and ice and they are now in their winter break which means two more weeks of keeping 

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

Ah, isn’t snow so darn romantic at night? Love it!

25 Days of Free

25 Days of Free

Who doesn’t love free? Amazon is celebrating Christmas with 25 days of free music downloads. Check it out and get in the Christmas spirit! One of my new favorites is a catchy tune “Why Can’t It Be Christmastime All Year” by Rosie Thomas.

Zoo Trip

Zoo Trip

We took a trip to the zoo this week and it was so relaxing! We arrived at 9:30 and the guide who greeted us informed us that we were the ninth person in. Now how awesome is that?!? Sure it was a bit cold but 

Fancy Nancy Party

Fancy Nancy Party

Saturday was Little Missy’s Fancy Nancy Party. The girls had a blast and I had lots of fun decorating as well. We had pb&j sandwiches cut out with cookie cutters, grapes, pink lemonade, and parfaits with lots of sprinkles to choose from. I also made 

Baby it’s cold outside!

Baby it’s cold outside!

We are praying for no school on Monday!

Improvise

We are a family without a sled. It’s sad but true and after watching other kids walk (read slide) down our street pulling sleds behind them, I wondered what we could use instead of running out and purchasing one. It’s been such a mess on