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Top Secret Recipes

Top Secret Recipes

Have you ever wished you could recreate your favorite dish from your favorite restaurants? Would you like to know how to make a Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll at home? If so, you may be in...

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Christmas, Part Deux

Christmas, Part Deux

We celebrated Christmas today with the Powers family in Forney.  For a few highlights from the celebration at my house yesterday and the festivities today with Gary’s family, check out the video below.    NOTE: ...

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Christmas Miracles

Christmas Miracles

Gone are the days when I wake up at the crack of dawn eager to open presents. The excitement is still there, but it’s tempered by the desire to sleep. Of course, when you...

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The Night Before Christmas 2008

The Night Before Christmas 2008

Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, Something was stirring, but it wasn’t a mouse. The presents were placed under the tree with care. A sense of excitement hung in the...

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Need a Reason to Sleep In?

Need a Reason to Sleep In?

I love vacations and holidays. They offer the perfect opportunity for my sleep-deprived body to catch up on the z’s. Now I have another reason to sleep in during my holiday break…it’s good for...

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The Farewell Game

The Farewell Game

Gary and I were lucky enough to get two complimentary tickets to the final Cowboys game in Texas Stadium. The team will be moving into their new home next season, ending a 37-year run...

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Bright Lights, Big Carriages

Bright Lights, Big Carriages

We gathered with friends tonight for a carriage ride through the Christmas light displays in the Deerfield neighborhood of Plano. The one-hour tour takes you through the most decorated streets in the neighborhood, including...

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Christmas Cheer

Christmas Cheer

  I’m not feeling inspired tonight, so I’ve decided to forego the normal blog post and simply spread some Christmas cheer.  This video features my all-time favorite Christmas light display.  It rocks…check it out....

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That Flame-Grilled Smell

That Flame-Grilled Smell

Imagine this…it’s a warm Summer day. The birds are singing, the sun is shining and burgers are being cooked on the grill. The scent makes you hungry; you can’t wait to sink your teeth...

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