outdoor fireplace.<\/a>\u00a0 They come in a variety of styles and sizes so finding the perfect one for our home was easy.<\/p>\nSometimes after dinner as the sun sets we will gather around the fire and talk about our day.\u00a0 My kids usually ask if we have all the makings for smores.\u00a0 And if we don’t they are happy to roast marshmallows or just sit back and watch the fire.<\/p>\n
What a challenge to make time with my family a priority\u00a0and when I do\u00a0the reward is always instantaneous.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I want more time in my life to be still, quiet and spent with my family.\u00a0 “Time” is so precious and unless I consistently review my priorities it can slip away just like that.\u00a0 I can talk about priorities all day long but until I take action they are just words. 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