My little crafters

It never ceases to amaze me the creative resourcefulness of my girls. While I was at lunch today and the girls we being sat with my friends three daughters they decided they needed fishing poles. Of course the play of the day is Little House or some variation of it, since there are six girls [...]

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This is the day

I turn 40. Yep- the big 4-0!  It feels weird.  Especially as the age between myself and my parents seem to get closer and closer. When I was a little girl I used to visit my grandma.  She looked like a grandma. She had short white hair, and carried the little black purse.  She went [...]

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benefits

One of the many benefits of this weekend are many photos, including those in my new header. My girlfriend is gifted behind the camera and she was willing to take many photos of me and the kids and create this little gem for me. I wish I could take photos like she does, but [...]

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I Feel Like Writing

but I am not sure I have much to say. I keep thinking I needed to come up with something profound to say but then realize it might be next month before a new post goes up. So right now you are getting the low down on what we are doing this weekend.  We left [...]

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Card Making

I have never liked making cards, especially of the rubber stamp variety. I think most people are surprised to learn this about me because I have dabbled in most every other craft available, including basket making. I have never really liked the look of rubber stamped cards. They tend to look sloppy and cheesy [...]

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Taking a break

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with how much you have to do? I do. I feel like that right now. My house needs some serious attention. There is clutter everywhere. It ends up getting so cluttered because half the time I don’t know where to put things. Paper mostly. [...]

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Swim Suits

It’s that time of year again. Time to buy swim suits for three growing girls. This is a time I envy those moms with all boys. How much easier to buy a pair or two of long shorts and a rash guard shirt. Likely the boys won’t be too particular on color [...]

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It’s a bad word

in the christian circles. Everybody has an opinion on how they think about depression. I find that if you understand it you have likely had it at some point in your life or are close to someone who has. There are many people who frankly don’t understand it and I find in [...]

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Something New

Since I got back from LA from a wonderful 5 day visit alone (did you hear that? ALONE) with my baby sister (and I mean that, since we are 15 years apart) I haven’t been so motivated to continue school with the girls. After 5 days in warmth and sunshine, which is finally [...]

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You want me to do what???

I want you to quit blogging and get off that computer. I want you to put me first.
Really Lord, do I have to?
You do if you want to get better.
But can’t I put you first and still blog?
Has it worked so far?
Um, well, no, not really. I see your point.
OK. I [...]

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