We Did Our Best To Stimulate The Economy

this weekend.  We had a weekend spending spree to rival all middle class spending sprees.  It was great.  The weekend started early on Friday when we dropped the kids at the grandparents house at 5pm.  I was pleasantly pleased to find out that the kiddos would be spedning the night.  This was the first time … Continue reading We Did Our Best To Stimulate The Economy

Taking Stock

Making a decision about schooling for my children has forced hubby and I to think about our priorities and what is really important to us.  Private school is a huge expense and will require us to live a simpler life.  We live pretty simply now, but it takes off the table the possibility of moving … Continue reading Taking Stock

A Christmas Whirlwind

Christmas has come and gone and after three days and five celebrations I am very happy it is over. The kids got spoiled by everyone and it was nice to get together with family. I am exhausted from it all. Here are some pics from the festivities. Hope everyone's holiday was filled with happiness, joy … Continue reading A Christmas Whirlwind

So, Where Have You All Been?

Oh, wait it's me who has been absent.  Well, things have been really spinning fast here and the days just haven't been long enough for me to do anything that isn't life or death.  My plate has been full for the past few weeks, but finally it is now a little on the less full … Continue reading So, Where Have You All Been?

A Time For Thanks

It has been a very busy week here thus far at Chez Finley.  The kids, especially Noah, has kept Granny Sue very very busy.  It has been great and I am so thankful that she is willing and able to come and stay with us for a week to really get to bond and further … Continue reading A Time For Thanks