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The names were all put in a bowl and a winner pulled out – Sarah from Theanviltree.com! Thanks so much for everyone who participated! You all have a bunch of goodlookin’ families.

Winner to be announced Monday afternoon! She She from Whosheshe.blogspot.com Alissa from Alissaengphotography.com Amy Angie from Graymattersonline.net Angie from Mymomoirs.blogspot.com Cathy Emily from Thewhitehallcraigs.blogspot.com Erica Jackie The Tigchelaars from Tigweb.blogspot.com Jamie from Jamma.blogware.com Jenn from Momdunwentcrazy.blogspot.com Maigh Peeved Michelle from Thepeevery.com Michelle Sarah Rice Wenchie from Fromthesaucyone.blogspot.com Will from Betheboy.com, Nina from Theslackdaily.com and Daisy. […]

A few days ago one of our writers wrote a piece that was both well-written and elicited a great deal of backlash. I think everyone that comes here knows that more than anything, I created this place as a SAFE place to share our thoughts and feelings and stories. And while you may not agree […]

Hello all you FBA readers! We sure appreciate your company and comments and to say thank you, we’re ready to have our first contest. It’s a Family Photo Contest! All you need to do to enter is send a photo of your family to leah at leahpeah . com (be sure to remove the spaces) […]

This little church in Palm Desert is odd but I kind of love it. The spires have segments of colored glass stuck in all the way up and when the light hits it just right, it’s looks pretty glorious. I’m not a very religious person, having grown up in a very strict and religious environment, […]

These past few weeks I’ve found a renewed commitment to defining my dreams. There was a point in my life when I knew, I KNEW, exactly what I wanted out of life and had a plan to get there. But the last two years have found me slowly sliding backwards and down into a dark […]

There are fires all around us today. Smoke fills the air and makes me cough and my eyes itch. The orange on these flowers reminds me that things will clear up and make a turn for the better soon.