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It’s Been Too Long

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Renee Spindle

It’s high time I got back to my writing.  It’s  been a long time coming, too long as a matter of fact.   This summer’s been somewhat different here at the Party House.  It’s been unusual, eventful, sad, happy, and all of … Continue reading →

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Today is July 3, 2013

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Renee Spindle

Today my youngest son, the “baby” of the family is turning 22.  I wanted to share the post that I wrote last year for his 21st birthday.  Happy Birthday Zach! Wow!  How did this happen?  It seems like just yesterday … Continue reading →

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The Grocery Paradigm Shift

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Renee Spindle

For many, many years our grocery budget always seemed so out of control.  Managing meals and buying groceries for a houseful was always a daunting but necessary task. Trying to keep the grocery budget under control and being able to  provide … Continue reading →

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Our Nest is Minus One.

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Renee Spindle

A little over a week ago one of my twenty-something’s flew the coop and went out to conquer the world all on her own.  Hilary has lived away from home before, but this time she’s striking out on her own … Continue reading →

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My Family is Great

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Renee Spindle

My birthday was a couple of days ago, and I was reminded in quite a few ways how great my family is, and how much love there is in my awesome family circle. My Travel Man is on the road, … Continue reading →

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A Happy Birthday is in Order.

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Renee Spindle

Today is my daughter, Hilary’s, birthday.  Just wanted to take a minute to wish her an especially Happy Birthday, just because I’m her Mom, and just because I can. This picture is a blast from the past for my girls.  … Continue reading →

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The Sweetest Gift

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Renee Spindle

This little Miss gave her Papa (aka Travel Man) such a sweet gift today. He is in Thailand, and tries to Skype with us whenever possible.  We got a Skype call this afternoon, and Miss Madison just happened to be … Continue reading →

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Planning a Party – Facebook Style

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Renee Spindle

For the past two weeks the ladies/girls (sorry twenty something’s you will always be my girls, even though I know you are fine young ladies) in our family have been planning my brother’s fiftieth birthday party.  It has been such … Continue reading →

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On becoming a Grandma, again.

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Renee Spindle

For any of you who follow my blog regularly you know that last November we welcomed our granddaughter into the family.  Such a sweet, little cutie pie.  It’s amazing to me that when the family tree expands, your heart just becomes filled … Continue reading →

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The Colors from My Summer Garden

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Renee Spindle

This afternoon I have been working on getting the summer photos organized.  There are just a few that I want to share with all of you from my garden.  Especially since the summer gardening season is winding down for many of us … Continue reading →

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