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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A place for us
I should be walking, or ellipticaling, or weight lifting. But instead I am sitting on the floor of the gym facing the back side of an older gentleman on a workout bike watching…
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Cherished: choosing to cherish the hard motherhood moments
Of the 23 lullaby CDs that we own that could be in the CD player this week…it’s this one. It’s ironic really. It’s the only one that has the word “cherished” in the…
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In which I can’t even read a four letter word…or is it five? {five minute friday}
Today I am participating in a weekly feature on lisajobaker.com called Five Minute Fridays. Bloggers are given a writing prompt (topic) and told to write for *five minutes. “No *editing, no over thinking,…
- Family, Finding "Home" in 2013, Messy Faith, Military and Veteran Life, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings
Home {one word for 2013}
I’ve had my “dreams and goals for 2013” post on my “blog posts to do” list for several months now. But when I sat down to start writing it a few weeks ago,…
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A Christmas Song for Military Wives: The Best Gift of All
The best Christmas gift of all is having my veteran husband home for Christmas - this post includes a Christmas song for military wives!
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My Favorite Christmas Movie Quote
Today’s Topic: What is your favorite quote from a Christmas movie?
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Our Christmas Ornament Tradition {with Personalization Mall}
Each year, we order personalized photo ornaments from Personalization Mall {personalizationmall.com} Read this post to find out why and see our ornaments from years past!
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Happy little bits of Christmas
In case it wasn’t obvious, yesterday’s post was really difficult for me to write. I cried almost the whole time I was typing. But it was very pivotal… the determination to “choose joy”…
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Choosing joy when the Christmas spirit is broken
What can be done when the "Christmas Spirit" is broken? When even the simplest of holiday gatherings brings such stress that my husband cannot function as he should? How do I hold this…
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When Toddler Boys Cook Thanksgiving Dinner
A post from my 2-year-old son's perspective as he helped me with Thanksgiving Dinner.
