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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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.
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Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 11.20.12
It seems like I just did one of these posts. I figured that this series would run once a month…or so… but as I refuse to set any sort of official blog schedule…
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Introverted mom problems: when mommy breaks just aren’t enough
I’m totally giving myself grace and taking advantage of my dear husband by taking the time to write this post. Because I feel like this introverted mom needs it. I’m currently sitting at…