It's customary to list the things for which you are grateful on this holiday. The reality for me is that I am filled with gratitude. Like, bursting from the seams. For my life, my hubs and family, the herd, for the lavender soap that makes my kitchen smell so good, the stack of craft supplies waiting to be turned into something fabulous, the marathon of Christmas movies starting on network

I am five months in to my role as Cat Butler. In truth, though, since we've only been a fully integrated household for one week (wahooo!! more on that later!!), I'm still new to a lot of the cat proclivities. And I'm noticing quite a few differences between Newt and the boys. The dogs are oafish. They knock into furniture. They knock over furniture. They bump into me, into each other, into

First came love... (GAH! so young!)   Then came marriage...   Then came Emmett...   Lucas... (oh em gee. he was so small)   Cooper...     Newt...   And all the associated craziness!! Happy anniversary, John! We're 8 years into this madness... here's to 80 more!