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After the Fact
Well, the hype and stress of the holiday are over. I’m happy to say that Christmas Day, while not picture perfect, was a VAST improvement over years past and did not meet my (negative) expectations. We opted to skip the … Continue reading
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Honesty
To all you who read my blog, I owe you an explanation. The last few posts have been less of the tone I usually post, but more of what you can expect from me in the future. It is time … Continue reading
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And so it begins…
I block it out every year. Every year is the same, and yet I never remember until the last minute. Perhaps that is a gift from above, or perhaps it is simply my futile attempt to erase the problem. Whatever … Continue reading
Sorrow
Times like right now, I ask myself why I bother. Why do I even try? What is the point? Is there any hope of things EVER looking up? The frustration boils up inside me and I start to feel that … Continue reading
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Joy
It has been so long since I’ve posted. So much has happened – much more than I have time to write about. But for now, I wanted to take just a little bit of time and share with you some … Continue reading
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My Little Violinist
Cambria chose to attend a violin camp this summer. It lasted 3 days, for 45 minutes each day, followed by a recital. She has really enjoyed playing her violin and has learned to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. She is … Continue reading
Horse Riding Lessons
Erica is taking horse riding lessons. She has always loved horses, and this year CitySmart had a deal where I paid $20 and got two 45 minute riding lessons. We did those two and signed up for two more. We … Continue reading
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Stretchy Jewelry
Some time ago, I bought a bunch of beads to use for making jewelry. I made a few pieces and then forgot about my new jewelry hobby. In an attempt to organize my crafts, I ran across my beads and … Continue reading
Out of Order
Isaac put up this sign. He has a super ball that he managed to bounce into the light fixture above the entry room and he is certain that if the light is turned on, it will start a fire. Too … Continue reading
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Cancun
Pictures are located here. Many thanks to Kimball for taking all the fabulous pictures (and for paring them down and sorting them into useful groups). This month is my 10th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, Kimball and I decided to take … Continue reading
