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I bought @floretflower ‘s book in the dead of winter, desperate for a little color and a dream of summer. It is such a beautiful book. Then her simple instructions made a flower garden seem doable and attainable and...necessary. As someone who’s mostly only grown edible things (Practical! Delicious!) it took a little encouragement to jump into flowers. But, jump I did! Into dahlias. And I’m so, so glad. Heading out in the cool morning hours to check plants, touch blossoms, cut and arrange flowers has been one of the most joy-inducing, depression-abating activities I’ve ever done. What a gift! I can’t wait to divide them this fall, replant in the spring and have (even more) beautiful bounty to share. 😍On their birthdays, Mo chose to get her ears pierced and Lulu chose to hike a mountain. In the face of each challenge I looked at them and honestly asked, “Are you sure you want to do this?” Without skipping a beat, they each replied, “Yes, Mom. Girls can do hard things!” and then they held my hand. Yes we can, Loves. And yes we do. 😭🥰 Happy Birthdays, Big Girls. Mama loves you. Thank you for teaching me more and more what it means to be brave and kind.A dozen years married to this guy. #imtheluckyone #thethingsHeputsupwith #stillmakingmelaughArchives
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Tag Archives: Girlfriends
Kiddo Update
All the children had well-checks recently (but not all at the same time…that sounds a little nightmarish, dontcha think?), and here’s the scoop: Mo Bug is 4 years old, weighing in at 39lbs (77%) and measuring 3′ 5″ (75%). But … Continue reading
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Kidnapped, in the Best Way
A couple weeks ago, we surprised our dear friend Karissa with a trip to Cannon Beach. Much to her surprise, we met her at work (after checking with her husband, who is also her boss, of course!), told her to … Continue reading
Out to Lunch
There were many warning signs. So many, in fact, I’m not sure why we thought it would be a good idea. Going out to lunch, that is. Krista, “A table for, um…Let me count. Nine, please.” “Nine?” asked the hostess. … Continue reading
Wordless (Autumnal Equinox) Weekend
*Just in case you haven’t figured it out already, I never leave you completely wordless. Every picture has a caption, and if you mouse over the photo (without clicking on it) that caption will appear. Love you! Yes. You.*
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Welcome Elise!
Just when our world needed a little ray of sunshine, God sent her:I am overjoyed to introduce to you our God-daughter: Elisabeth Margaret Thomas 7 lbs. 8oz. 19.5 inches Born September 19 I seriously did not know I could love … Continue reading
Too Much!
I declared September the month of simplicity. The month to get “on a schedule”. The month we’d potty train! The month I’d finally settle into being a mother of two. So, here we are. Half-way done with the ninth month … Continue reading
