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Finding Joy in the Journey: May 2012
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Sunday, May 13, 2012. This year for Mother's Day my Mom (and my Dad) are serving a full-time mission for our church. In the Raleigh, North Carolina area. I know that the thing my Mom wants more than anything else is more pictures. So for a Mother's Day present to her I am updating my blog! Here's a quick run down of our activites for the past five months. Christmas morning ready for church. This is Lyla's first Sunday as a Sunbeam. (Same dress a week later.). Some fun at the park. Luke is now SIX! Then t...
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Finding Joy in the Journey: May 2011
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011. There's a fun blog I follow, Supermom Moments. And it always has great ideas and helpful suggestions for anything from planning a party with a theme to keeping your kids entertained while grocery shopping. They regularly ask for suggestions and post the ideas to share to all Supermoms every where. WellI submitted a Supermom tip and it was posted today. :) Click here to see my tip. I am very excited to be down to only ONE in diapers! Monday, May 30, 2011. She sits up really well but...
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Finding Joy in the Journey: October 2011
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Monday, October 10, 2011. I have two new favorite cookie recipes to share. These are really good ones so get ready to eat cookies! First, I call these "Breakfast Cookies" although the recipe was given to me as "Power Cookies". For those who know me know I. Hate. Mornings. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened. 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed. 1 envelope (1-1/4 oz.) vanilla instant breakfast drink mix (I use Carnation brand). 3/4 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Emily ...
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Finding Joy in the Journey: November 2012
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Monday, November 26, 2012. The Last Six Months. I hate to admit it but another SIX months have gone by since I've even looked at this blog. So much for keeping it up to date. I'm terrible at journaling and I always have been but I still hold out hope that someday I will print this and have something to pass on to my kids. So I keep trying. Here is a small glimpse of what we've been up to. Ally's 8th Grade Promotion:. The 3 Musketeers: Samantha, Ally and Tabitha. Getting ready for 4th of July Fun! All thi...
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Finding Joy in the Journey: 2011
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Friday, December 23, 2011. Thirteen inches of snow in the back yard. Peanut Butter balls delivered to friends and neighbors. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Saturday, December 3, 2011. Since I am constantly trying to keep this blog current, here is another post to catch up and give a glimpse of what has been going on in our lives lately. Ruby has hit the very fun stage of getting into. Luke has learned to ride his bike without training wheels! Halloween 2011 consisted of...
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Finding Joy in the Journey: September 2011
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Four Kids @ Four Different Schools. The first day of school came around once again. Just like the famous Staples commercial. It's the most wonderful time of year! Ally is now in 8th grade but here the 7th and 8th graders go to the high school campus. With budget cuts every where this helps the high school teachers be able to teach jr high classes too. Luke is going to Kindergarten! I came back inside and broke down. What had I done? Why did I let him do that? These are my two ...
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Finding Joy in the Journey: December 2012
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Monday, December 3, 2012. A few more things that happened in November. I was able to go to Time Out for Women. In Phoenix and Loved. Every. Minute. Of. It! I haven't gone every year but this was my 6th time and I think my favorite. Every speaker was so perfect and had a message that I needed to hear. I was able to see Michael McLean. From God's Arms To My Arms To Yours. And I bawled. Like a baby. After all these years I will never forget the emotions I had when I was given two special gifts.
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Finding Joy in the Journey: November
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Monday, December 3, 2012. A few more things that happened in November. I was able to go to Time Out for Women. In Phoenix and Loved. Every. Minute. Of. It! I haven't gone every year but this was my 6th time and I think my favorite. Every speaker was so perfect and had a message that I needed to hear. I was able to see Michael McLean. From God's Arms To My Arms To Yours. And I bawled. Like a baby. After all these years I will never forget the emotions I had when I was given two special gifts. Church of Je...
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Finding Joy in the Journey: 2012
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Monday, December 3, 2012. A few more things that happened in November. I was able to go to Time Out for Women. In Phoenix and Loved. Every. Minute. Of. It! I haven't gone every year but this was my 6th time and I think my favorite. Every speaker was so perfect and had a message that I needed to hear. I was able to see Michael McLean. From God's Arms To My Arms To Yours. And I bawled. Like a baby. After all these years I will never forget the emotions I had when I was given two special gifts. I hate to ad...