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Reflections of Motherhood – What Would You Say?

If you could go back to right before you had your first child, what would you say to yourself? Beautiful. What would you say? Thanks to Scott Stratten from Unmarketing and Alison Kramer from Nummies for this amazing look at motherhood.

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Fancy Tree Ripened Peaches

Look what a friend brought me today – Fresh, fancy tree ripened peaches from the Apple Barn – an adorable local orchard that produces everything from apples, to flowers, to pumpkins, to baked goods and more! I know that the end of peach season is upon us and that apple season is here, but I [...]

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Back To Reality – Life After Vacation

We’re home from our vacation.  It was a great time.  It never seems long enough though. I’m going to update you all with some awesome photos once I get them all organized. In the meantime, I need to get back to reality.  How in the world are there so many things to do when you’ve [...]

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A Great Yardsale Bargain {Vlog}

I love a great bargain and my husband does as well.  Check out this vlog to see what he brought home… So, help me out!  What should we do to get the horrible smell out of this?

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Leap of Faith

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On Wednesday nights, I attend Church with Ella and Andrew while Brian is working, where we have dinner and fellowship time with our new Church Family.  After our meal, the kids head off to a class called “Mission Friends” where they learn about different missionaries around the world and I go to a woman’s class [...]

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Happy Palm Sunday!

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I hope that you’re resting and enjoying the day with your family, as I am with mine.  Enjoy your week!

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Carving Out Time

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At least once I week, I sneak off to Barnes and Noble with my laptop and enjoy a latte and a little quiet blogging time.  My husband is awesome about taking care of things around the house and the kids so I can get some “me” time.  He not only agrees for me to  get [...]

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Hope Emerging

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It feels like Spring outside.  It was 49 degrees today in my little town.  The sun was shining and the birds were actually singing when I woke up.  It sure starts your day off right when that happens! The kids so have cabin fever and I know that I do too!  I want to get [...]

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FEATURE FRIDAY – WANT A POLISHED PRE-SCHOOLER? It starts with you!

Lately I have been wondering what’s happened to the days when people always held doors for others and saying thank you in any form was routine, not something for special occasions. Teaching our two-year-old son Eric manners has been important to me and my husband Ric since Eric learned to talk and say “I want [...]

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A Princess Tea Party Is Coming

It was good while it lasted.  The sun that is.  It’s back to a gray sky and SNOW today.  Oh well.   I’m sure it will be back soon. I’ve had enough to keep me busy to not worry about the dreary weather outside.  Watching 5 kids and getting ready for Ella’s 4th Birthday party this [...]

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