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Things I Don’t Want to Forget
Things I don’t want to forget: That my little girl says ‘nom nom’ to say thank you. The more nom nom’s the more thankful she is That my eldest son randomly cleans his room after we’ve put him to bed....
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My Body My Choice {A Repost}
I wrote this shortly after I found out I was pregnant with Charlotte Leigh. Since then, my body has changed even more with the arrival of not only a second child but a third! I needed to *hear* this....
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Tea for Two {Charlotte Leigh’s 2nd Birthday}
Last Saturday, we celebrated our daughter’s 2nd Birthday. Her birthday is in March, but the arrival of our 3rd child in January has us a little behind. Here are few highlights of this sweet little...
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If Not For Grace {Where Will They Be?}
There’s a fear as a parent that kind of sneaks up on you. I really don’t think it is there when you say I do. It may cross your mind when you see the (+) sign on the pregnancy stick. It may creep up...
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DIY Craft Supply Caddy
With three kids 4 and under, the opportunities I have to do anything crafty is very rare. Even when I do, it takes much longer than it would have before kids. This project, start to finish, took two...
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Embrace the Mess
I have a problem that I think most moms have. I can’t seem to keep my house clean. No matter how many trips per month we make to The Goodwill to drop off our excess, the junk seems to multiply like...
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The Nights Are Long but the Sleeps Are Short
My husband and I are not getting much rest these days. The reason is a five letter word: D-E-V-I-N. Devin is our six month old little baby boy who, although he is our third child, is breaking the mold...
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Our Summer Staycation!
This July both due to lots of doctor bills (we had a baby this year after all) and unexpected home repairs we decided to do a StayCation in lieu of a traditional vacation. Here’s a glimpse into our...
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Dom’s Superhero Half Birthday Party
Devin was born 13 days before Dominic turned 4 years old. On top of that, Dominic came down with pneumonia, Charlotte had an ear infection and sweet Devin tested positive for RSV! Oh those were some...
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Our “Tiny House” Experience or How I Flooded Our Home {Part One}
Once upon a time, in a town called Plano, there lived a mommy, a daddy, three kids and a few fish. On one particular day, the mommy was trying to get some things taken care of while the baby slept, the...
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Our Tiny House Experience or How I Flooded the House {Part Two}
Its been nearly 2 months since we had our lovely bathtub flooding mistake. The renovations and repairs are complete but a home that feels like home is still in the making. As I look at the picture...
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A Writing Project
photo credit splitshire Occasionally I have participated in a movement called Five Minute Fridays. It is as simple as the name implies: take a word prompt and spend five minutes blogging based off that...
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As cooler weather approaches, thoughts of stockings hung with care may go through your mind. For many children throughout the DFW area, however, hopes and dreams of safety in their own home is the only...
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Making Beautiful Day One- Calling
I am a mom. I am one of the many braving this thing called motherhood day in and day out. I believe with all my heart that it is one of the best vocations on the planet, however, I keep running into...
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Making Beautiful Day Two: Family
We were getting ready to walk out the door. I had instructed to my eldest to get his shoes on. As I walked past him, I noticed that something was not quite right. His left eye looked swollen. I got...
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Making Beautiful Day Three: Capture
My husband and I took our eldest to the fair. Not for the yummy fried food. Not even for the Ferris Wheel. We went to go see Paw Patrol. If you have a preschooler, you know exactly who I’m talking...
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Making Beautiful Day Four: Embrace
Marshall’s dad was admitted into the hospital last Sunday. For most of the day we held our breath and prayed without ceasing as we were truly unsure of what was wrong or what his dad’s breathing...
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Making Beautiful Day Five: Home
I love our house. Most of the time. When I sit in the right place, I can look into the kitchen and admire my homemade bunting across the windows. I can look over to my left and I can see the gorgeous...
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The Conductor
Although I started my college career as a music major, I’m not much of a musician. I played the flute in middle school, participated in multiple choral groups in high school and played keyboard in our...
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Making Beautiful Day 6: Possible
My dad on my wedding day. I’m sitting here watching the most recent version of the Cinderella story. I have to say it is both beautiful and heart wrenching. I always knew that Cinderella lost her...
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