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Happy Birthday Anna Marie !
There was once a little angel who flew from star to star collecting warmth and light as she went about. She loved to leap high and fall into the big, puffy clouds. The little angel went forth happily exploring her heavenly home. Most of all, she was passionate about...
I Paper Mâchèd Our Yard
In keeping with my thrifty post, I thought I'd share one of the more comical things I've done lately.I'm a doer - always thinking about my next project and I seldom worry or care about how difficult it's going to be - even if it's something I've never done before,...
Dog Etiquette
This post could also be titled: "How to Get Justin's Blood Boiling."We went to the park last week for an impromptu picnic dinner. As we were eating our egg salad sandwiches and pretzels, I noticed a twenty/thirty-something guy working out with his big, black dog....
Just Call Me Thrifty
I know the struggles of going from two incomes to one are not unique to our family, but it is all very new to us and has certainly has presented its challenges. What I've discovered, though, is that it has brought out the problem-solver in me and I'm just amazed at...
Heart to Heart
A few weeks ago Justin and I had a heart to heart conversation about the state of our marriage - something I think every couple should do from time to time. We were in a rut of getting things done side by side, but not really together if you know what I mean. Needless...
Sweet Anna
With two children it gets more and more difficult for me to slow down and take notice of the unique little things that each of them do on a daily basis. It takes my breath away that our sweet Anna will be one in less than two months! I just wanted to take a few...
Summer Recap
My posts this summer were few and far between. I think about topics all day long, as things happen, and then when evening rolls around and I actually have time to write, I just want to veg and turn my brain off from the chaos of the day...I need to get better about...
Her First Rainbow
After days of non-stop rain, I looked out the sliding glass doors to a rainbow. No matter how many I see, the wonder never ceases. This rainbow was even more special as it was the first one Audrey had ever seen. She giggled in delight when her eyes finally found the...
Busy Bees
I know that every parent thinks their children are amazing, but that's never going to dilute the awe I feel when I see the miracles we have been blessed with. Anna, at 9 months, is growing into her own little personality. She is the happiest baby I've ever seen. She...