I joined a women’s community choir in January and am absolutely loving it.  It is taught by the awesome Linda Walker, who taught our kids choir for several years, and who also has an adult women’s group.  We are learning some gorgeous music, and I am learning lots more about singing, which makes me...
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Every once in awhile I imagine what it will be like to have my youngest children, my babies, all grown up, and have huge pangs of grief. I love my little kids. The feel of their hands in mine. The funny things that come out of their mouths. Their small...
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ohmygoodness. I’ve read this precious story three times already. Be prepared to cry. And rejoice.
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I so much appreciate each and every one of you who has visited here in the past year! Here’s hoping 2010 is a great year for you and your family! ~~ Photo by Israel Shirk of Avalanche Photography. ~~ (His website is worth a look–I love the wedding photo on his front page now. He has an...
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Had some major success with shopping today, thanks to the wise advice and excellent company of my stylin’ friend Shana. Details — and pictures of my CUTE shoes — later. Now I am off to cook chicken enchiladas for dinner, but here are a few links I wanted to share with you...
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Ever wonder what you are actually paying for ‘time-savers’? Here’s a great article about the cost of convenience. ======= I suppose that all year long we are the recipients of little ‘windfalls’ that meet our needs in unexpected ways. But I notice those blessings more when they come during a month in which...
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Happy 23rd anniversary to my dear hubby! Whether in times of joy or times of challenge, life is always better with you by my side.
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Today: – party with ‘just us’ which includes newlyweds Amanda and Ben, plus 2 friends of Erika –filling 1000+ water balloons in prep for an epic battle tonight –cranking up an ice cream maker that we haven’t used for 10 years –making peanut butter pie and blackberry crisp –BBQ’ing burgers and firecracker shrimp –hanging out by a twinkle-lit pool for...
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Rejocing today in this truth.
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There are other children in the family who’ve taken lessons over the years, kids who now are pecking away, working towards proficiency. But so far she is the only one who has really achieved mastery. She is the one who has really loved it. Spent hours with it. Savored...
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