Family
Our family was established with our marriage in 2008. We added our son, Ezra, in 2010. These posts are our story.
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The Adventures of the ChickFilA Cow (The Mother’s Day Gift That Kept On Giving)
My husband told Ezra that we were going to take Cow on our trip with us so that he could have all sorts of adventures. And that we would take pictures of Cow…
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Virginia Is For Lovers: Our Virginia Vacation
Summary and photos of our spring vacation Mother's Day trip to Central Virginia - including Natural Bridge, Virginia Safari Park, Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast, Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness,…
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When your child does everything the hard way
So, to all of the moms of all of the difficult children out there: It will probably never be easy. But it will always be worth it.
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How to potty train a boy in 2-years-and-counting without losing your mind
I thought I would share some advice from a been-there-rocked-that-(NOT) mom who obviously knows the BEST way to potty train a child.
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Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 4.26.14
Thank you so much for your outpouring of heartfelt comments on my last post. It was so nice to feel less alone – and I was reminded yet again of the power of…
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Easter: When You Feel Broken Behind Your Smiles
...for as many people as might be shocked by my ugly honesty, I'm guessing there might be just as many people who needed to hear that they aren't alone in brokenness and heartbreak…
- Family, Finding "Home" in 2013, Messy Faith, Military and Veteran Life, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings
Hopeless no longer
And now this hangs above the very spot where I prayed a prayer out of complete hopelessness.
- Family, Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Messy Faith, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings, Whitespace: one word for 2014
Room to breathe, room to live
Here it's different. There is ROOM and SPACE and I feel like I can breathe.
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When babies become big boys (and random ramblings about summer)
It's not always peaceful, but it's more...I dunno...settled? So now the thought of summer doesn't usually send me into a panic anymore.
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What this OEF Veteran’s family wishes you knew
What this OEF Veteran's family wishes you knew about life and recovery after war