A FATHER’S DAY PHOTOSHOOT & THOUGHTS ON WRESTLING PIGS

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Have you ever tried to wrestle a pig, while holding a camera and asking it very politely to smile all the while? Yeah, me neither. But I have the feeling that day is coming soon, too soon in fact. … [Read more...]

BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU

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Day 30 React to this term: Letting Go Oh letting go... Over the course of my life I have seriously struggled with this one. There was a very long period in our marriage when I held onto some very … [Read more...]

FROM ME, TO YOU

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Day 27 A letter to your readers Oh you guys! I have nothing but love for you all. I love to share our story, our trials, our thoughts & our style and I love that you stop by to say hi every … [Read more...]

CAPACITIES FOR JOY

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  Day 26 Something you read online. So, I've been meaning to email the other mom's from church about doing Joy School for almost a week now. I've had this feeling that right now, in May, is … [Read more...]

KELLY, YOU LIKE NICE THINGS

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Day 25 Something someone told you about yourself that you'll never forget. I couldn't have been older than 8, sitting in my aunts house in Virginia when she looked me in the eye and said 'Kelly, you … [Read more...]

SO, YEAH, THIS IS HOW I FEEL ABOUT BOOBS… AND FEAR…

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Day 22 Rant about something. Get up on your soapbox and tell us how you really feel. Science is a beautiful thing. Without it, my babies would not be here with me today. I fully recognize and … [Read more...]

BUT FIRST, LET ME EXPLAIN

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Day 13 Issue a public apology. I love the smell of lavender and vanilla. It makes me happy. It brings a permi-smile to my face, and recalls memories of my mother and of my silly youth. The baby … [Read more...]

THURSDAYS ARE FOR… (WALKING AROUND WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED)

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Day 9 A moment in your day This mornings brisk weather was just enough to keep everyone but us away from park day today. It was at our 'regular' park so we felt right at home, just minus a few … [Read more...]

LOVE WITH ALL YOUR HEART, ALL THE TIME

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Day 8. A piece of advice you have for others. Anything at all. If I only had one piece of advice to share it would be to love. Love with all of your heart, all of the time. Don't hold it back, let … [Read more...]

BEWARE THE EVIL BEHIND THE SMILING EYES

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I had the opportunity to speak in church yesterday and I want to share with you the words that were spoken. *yes, it's a bit long, it's basically a mini novel* I recently fell into a trap - perhaps … [Read more...]

OH YOU KNOW, JUST HAVING BABIES

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I always seem to end up at the Albertson's when I visit Idaho, for one reason or another. And every time, without fail I somehow end up being rung up by an old High School acquaintance. I ask her how … [Read more...]

CONFESSIONS

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I never brush my hair. And I rarely blow dry it. I kiss my kids way too much. (Said no mom, ever) But seriously, I all but eat Rhys' pudgy cheeks all day long. I have at least two Dr. Peppers … [Read more...]