Monthly Archives: January 2012

What I shoulda said (on marriage)…..

You might want to start by reading this post for context. High Five! is the post where I shared that we were expecting our second child.  I began the post with comments about my husband. What I shoulda said……. There … Continue reading

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What I shoulda said…..

Man, as I write this, it’s early in the morning and I feel like I’ve already put in a days worth of work mentally.  So many things to consider.  To reconsider.  To change. To add to.  One of the reasons … Continue reading

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The Blessing – January 25

From time to time I will drop in to share how I am intentionally “blessing” my family this year.  You can read the intro here. Jumping right in….. Husband – I bless you with keen, sensitive ears to what God … Continue reading

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Curly Cutie’s 4th birthday!

She was not supposed to have a party.  Let me just start by saying that.  We weren’t going to start all of that until her 5th birthday.  She spent her previous birthdays looking at us “in the face” and enjoying … Continue reading

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Sneak peek into Curly Cutie’s 4th birthday

It all started with this lovely fabric…….. I have a confession.  I LOVE BLACK & WHITE!!!  It drives me bananas!  In a good way of course.  And don’t add a pop of color in there…..I’m just done, you hear me?  … Continue reading

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Conversations with “curly cutie” (round 9)

      #1 Cc:  Mom, I want you to do your hair. Me:  Really?  Why? Cc:  Because you are looking dry and you need to moisturize.  You don’t need to be going outside looking dry like that. Me:  Lol, … Continue reading

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Mirror turned chalkboard

Well, it looks like plans to homeschool Curly Cutie are underway.  She begins kindergarten in the fall.  I was faced with the question of how to turn her living space into a “haven of learning” that is functional and fun.  … Continue reading

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The Blessing

I’m not really into the whole resolutions thing, but there are definitely things I would like to see happen this year.  One of those things centers around the principal of “The Blessing”. All throughout the Bible we find references to … Continue reading

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Conversations with “curly cutie” (round 8)

      The end of 2011 #1 cc: Is dad going to get you some icecream? me: Yes. cc: Did you tell him “cookies and cream”? me: Yes. cc: I was thinking more of like a strawberry. me: Well, … Continue reading

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Conceived by love, received with joy, and born in peace.

Yep.  That pretty much explains the events surrounding the newest addition to our family. It’s official!  Our little man is here.  He is too precious! Abraham was born in November of 2011.  He weighed in at 7 lbs even and measured … Continue reading

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