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What America Means to this Veteran’s Family
As I write this, I am in the backseat of our minivan on the way home from our family’s 4th of July Summer vacation. For now, everyone is behaving. My heart is full,…
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Camping and Calm Baby {a little update and about my weekend}
The rain patters on the tin roof. I’m wrapped up in a quilt in an Adirondack chair, my second cup of coffee at my feet. The morning air is cool but pleasant. The…
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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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Our Journey to “Home” ~ Part 2: God’s Direction
This post is second in a series of posts describing how God has led my family to relocate from Kentucky to North Carolina as my husband is ending his military career. To read…
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Our Journey to “Home” ~ Part 1: The Disappointments and Desperation
I began this year knowing it would be full of transition and a lot of unknowns. My husband was coming to the very end of his military career and searching for the next…
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Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions
Olympics women’s gymnastics has always been one of my favorite things. I was nine years old when the 1996 US Women’s Olympic Gymnastic Team won the team gold medal in Atlanta. My mom…
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Illinois Trip ~ Days 3 and 4… Day in the city and the ride home
On Saturday, our last day with family in Illinois, we took a trip downtown Chicago. We went with plans and intentions to visit certain places but, thanks to it being a holiday weekend…
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Copperstone Inn Rockton Illinois: Our Lovely & Restful Getaway!
Can you imagine a place more serene and beautiful than this? When I found the Copperstone Inn in Rockton Illinois online I sure couldn’t! Visit their website here! This post is about our stay at…
