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Crystal Snowflake

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You know what you get when you bead a snowflake and then dip it in Borax? THIS:   Snowflake forms here . Instructions for dipping ornament here . Happy Christmas preparations!!!

An Unexpected Journey - A Heather's Tale

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It's been more than a month now since my sister, Meagan, died in her sleep. My little family and I packed up the car and wended our way to Utah the day after so that we could attend the funeral and be with family.   The scenery as we drove through desert and brush was surprisingly beautiful. My husband's shirt was not beautiful! He has a love for pork rinds. Blech! I was quiet for most of the trip except when taking fun pictures for posterity...  Yes, he wore those teeth for much of the trip. And held the boxing glove. For a 7-year old, Kenneth was wonderful on this trip. He played and played and played in the back seat, mostly writing a story. You can see the paper sticking out of his backpack next to his seat. I don't do many selfies, but here's one. The Virgin Gorge is one of the prettiest things we see as we drive to Utah. The stretch of road between St. George and Salt Lake City is very pastoral. I'd hea