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Happily Ever Laughter

  Photo Compliments of Jessica Lorren Photography   Happily Ever Laughter by Ashley McIlwain One of my favorite things about being married to my husband, Steve, is how much fun we have together. It seems whether we are watching TV, taking a walk, running errands, or enjoying a date night, there is laughter

Epic Love

Epic Love by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Part of our celebration for Valentine’s Day this year was snuggling and watching some romantic movies.  We went with two of our favorites: Moulin Rouge and The Notebook.  Those two movies take us on a roller-coaster ride through the ups and downs of love.  We get absorbed in

Just Do It

Just Do It by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Christmas came and went.  New Years came and went.  2011 is here.  Now we are faced with a new year of opportunities and challenges.  For some the New Year is a blank canvas of possibilities.  For some the New Year is daunting.  I find myself bouncing back

Life’s Pot of Gold

Life’s Pot of Gold by Ashley McIlwain It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and we are surrounded by rainbows, shamrocks, and pots of gold. St. Patty’s Day has always been a fun holiday to me that just seems to make people jolly and carefree. This year though, I was struck by the notion that chasing pots of

March Madness

March Madness by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. The madness has begun.  The best time of the year (for me, well, one of the best times of the year) is in full swing: March Madness college basketball.  In the span of a month there are thirty conference tournament championship games and sixty-seven NCAA tournament games.  It’s

Ready For More

Ready For More by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. “That's what it's all about, isn't it? That's what it's always been about. Gifts, gifts... gifts, gifts, gifts, gifts, gifts.”  The Grinch always has profound meaning this time of year.  Another December is upon us, and the snow-filled season is in full gear.  Christmas lists, shopping, baking,

Turn Off the TV

  Photo Compliments of Jessica Lorren Photography   Turn Off the TV by Ashley McIlwain At the end of a long day, it’s easy to want to come home and plop down on the couch in front of the television. After all, it’s been a long day, and a little rest and relaxation

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