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Our Mantra

When your sister bonks your head? Let it go. When we’re running late? Let it go. When one more whining child might just push me over the edge? Let it go. Or… Just watch this video. They’re pretty dang cute, … Continue reading

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Blankies

What does every baby need? A good blankie. Lulu knows this is true. She’s a blankie baby for sure. The girls and I bought some remnants a couple weeks ago with the intention of making them into baby blankets. Insert one … Continue reading

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Our Singing Mo

For all you Nanas out there (and Papas too): pictures of Mo’s preschool Christmas Program.  She sang straight from the heart, and nailed every hand motion and lyric. Our little girl didn’t just sing, she felt every word. Perhaps we’ll … Continue reading

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Goodbye Facebook

I did it. Finally. No more facebook for me. People who are closest to me were probably sick of hearing, “I should just quit it! I should just do it.” Well, I finally did. This morning, in Adoration, it became … Continue reading

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Moments

I am dragging today. It’s not even 7 o’clock in the morning and I’m really looking forward to bed time. One of those mornings. I don’t know about you, but when I’m feeling threadbare, snapping is easy. It’s more like ripping. … Continue reading

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December is for (Photo) Lovers

St Nich’s Day, I told Mo to “line up” all the shoes we were giving away. I love how her mind works: Christmas Tree shopping (as is our tradition) on the second Sunday of Advent: And a sneak peak of … Continue reading

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Scott at the Grotto

Jessie’s fiancee is the choir director at a high school in the Tri Cities. He brought his A team to Portland yesterday to perform at the Festival of Lights at the Portland Grotto. It’s kind of a big deal. Performing … Continue reading

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A Life Full of Goodness

Things have been a little slow over here on the blog, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been hiding, or that life has slowed down. Not. One. Bit. We’ve got a busted water line and broken fence, but we’ve also been celebrating … Continue reading

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#SNOWVEMBER 2014!!!

Stay in your homes! School is cancelled! 4-6″ of snow expected in Portland metro! Don’t even try to drive to work! Run! Hide! Stock up on food and water! PANIC! At least that’s what it felt like the media was … Continue reading

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Puddle Jumping and Rainbows

Last year, I did the puddle jumping once the grey days of winter returned. This year it was all Daddy.  My pot of gold, right there. (And, for your information, Tim: Dom was in the house, asleep, with Corey listening … Continue reading

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