Acknowledgement:

I would like to extend a deep heartfelt thank you to my family for the love and help in making this book happen.  My kids Holly, Natalie, Cody, Grady, Wesley and Riley- you are my inspiration for this book from the nights we have spent creating these rituals, the title, the drawings, the words and even the name “Pipsqueak”.  To my husband Charlie for your belief in me to create this and your support through all the days of “doing our life” together.  I am grateful for you and your dedication to our family.  Thank you for always being there for me and loving me as I am where I am!  My mom Peggy, which many of these traditions started with you when we were kids which are some of the most loving memories I have as a kid.  To my friend Katy I thank you for all the encouraging talks to keep going and to keep my faith day to day.  Most of all the belief all of you have had in my dreams and making them come true.  I love you all to infinity!!