Smoky Mountain Memories – Part 2

On to Day 2 of our little escape to the mountains… After taking a little stroll down the mountain that we were staying on to the playground, finding and capturing a lizard (fondly known as Lizzie), and huffing our way back up, we worked up an appetite. If you’ve been to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, …

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Motherhood Called And Needs You to Cancel All Your Appointments

It’s embarrassing how long I’ve put off some of these appointments.  Embarrassing, I tell ya! Motherhood just seems to take precedence over following through on this to-do list.  Whether its canceling because of a family illness, not setting up child care, or not not taking the time to call and schedule an appointment. It’s down …

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Smoky Mountain Memories – Part 1

Yes, this is Part 1 of our Smoky Mountain Memories, in an effort to not overwhelm you (or myself) with a lengthy picture heavy post, here’s Day 1 and how this little getaway transpired. After finding out that my mother in law had been diagnosed with cancer, and was facing some not so pleasant treatments …

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Captured

You know what’s even funnier than these pictures?  The pictures they captured on our friend Kara’s camera!!! Speaking of capturing memories… I almost forgot to choose 2 winners for the Big Picture Scrapbooking Class “Don’t Blink” by Jessica Turner. Don’t forget that even if you are not chosen as a winner you can sign up …

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Back Home Again in Indiana…

***Updated on Tuesday Night*** Kathy surgery went well and initial results are encouraging.  She will have an appointment with the oncologist on Monday and know more results from the pathologist report. We are SO GRATEFUL for your prayers that were felt today!  Thanks to my mom, dad, and sister for watching the little dudes today …

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Don’t Blink: Q&A with Jessica Turner

Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend Jessica Turner.  Many of you may be familiar with her from The Mom Creative or from Bloom, but regardless, go give her some “bloggy hugs” today and thank her for hanging out here today.  She has been an encouragement and inspiration in my life and …

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Finding the Hero Inside of Him

As a girl, we grown up with the desire to marry our hero.  From an early age, we dream of our future husband being strong, fearless, protective.  Although the prince on a white horse may be childish and unrealistic, the desire to marry a hero is not. My four 3 year old sons are starting …

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Who Knew Turtles Could Swim Like This…

These little turtles LOVE the water this year.  Last year, they stayed mostly in the baby pool close to the edge.  This year, they are jumping in, kicking, and blowing bubbles.  Isaac and Brooks are even jumping in on their own, going underwater, swimming to the ladder, climbing up, jumping back in record time.  It …

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