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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: a family affair
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Wednesday, August 1, 2012. It's a family affair. Almost ritualistic, after dinner, we find our spots on the sofa in the living room. We barter for position (I'll let you hold my doll if I can have that pillow) and we eventually settle in to place. The Olympics. I remember doing the same with my parents. Cheering for Mary Lou Retton, Flo-Jo, and Greg Louganis. While they're cheering for Michael, Aly and Gabby, I find myself captivated by Debbie, Lynn and Natalie. But life...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: April 2012
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Tuesday, April 10, 2012. You’re only seconds old. Everything is new. You, your noises, my feelings, this love. Your entire face is turned in my direction. You know me. Instant bond. Your eyes open and we stare deeply into each other. I love you madly, from the deepest parts of myself. A love I never fathomed. You’re one and walking. They told me it would happen and still I’m astounded when it does. Your perspective is new. Everything is suddenly within reach. Take my han...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: July 2012
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Thursday, July 26, 2012. Sometimes friendship gets last place in my life. It's easy to prioritize my children, my husband, and my laundry. But I was reminded this weekend of the importance of friends. Regardless of the age of the friendship, I need them. 8220;Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." (C. S. Lewis). Posted by Christie Stephens. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: March 2011
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Thursday, March 31, 2011. The weather the past few days has been pitiful. Dark, dreary, wet, cold . nothing like the expectation in my mind of what spring should bring. I think that's the worst. When you have your heart set on something and you're only met with disappointment. I love the small, but significant reminders, in the midst of the downpour. I think it all ties back to Him. He is looking out for me. Sending tokens of His love through the messengers that ...My he...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: August 2011
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Goodbyes are the worst. My brother-in-law is deployed for a year overseas. He left behind his wife and a beautiful little baby girl who is quickly finding her independence (and lots of spunk to go with it). Paul will be home for a two-week visit at the end of this month. Elizabeth (his wife) has been eagerly anticipating his arrival, but at the same time dreading his departure. Again. I want to tell them. And before you part ways, pray togethe...
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective: May 2011
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Pigtails, Purses and Perspective. Monday, May 30, 2011. When I rock in the wooden chair that’s been a staple in our home since the day we brought Ava home, I can hear them breathing – the three children I get to call my own. I gently sing, "peace, peace, wonderful peace, drifting down from the Father above.". Not this house, but these people. This feeling. These faces and noises and voices and breaths in the dark. Posted by Christie Stephens. Friday, May 27, 2011. Five Minute Friday: Forgetting. But once...
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capturing motherhood: hibernation.
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All about this blog. After a very scary nine-day stay in the hospital. For our sweet little L. Where he stopped breathing twice,. Slept in the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit),. Had an IV put in his head and. Got released on Christmas morning, 2009:. We decided to hibernate. L suffered from a respiratory infection called RSV which his big sis K so lovingly gave him. Because of his age and medical conditions, he is at a higher risk of having complications. We were just home. For two whole months.
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capturing motherhood: January 2012
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All about this blog. Monday, January 9, 2012. Time for a new blog address:. Http:/ www.capturingmotherhood.com/. Head on over to check it out! Thursday, January 5, 2012. I haven't even begun. Looking at our christmas photos yet. But i will soon. And i of course. Will share them on my little blog. For you all to see the insanity. Which was our christmas this year. But for now,. Here is our annual photo in front of the tree. I try to print these out. And put them as ornaments. On our tree but i fear. My an...
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capturing motherhood: it is time.
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All about this blog. Monday, January 9, 2012. Time for a new blog address:. Http:/ www.capturingmotherhood.com/. Head on over to check it out! Meet me, hill. I love Jesus and i believe that every day is photo worthy. I'm determined to not let those little mundane moments slip by. The ones that distract you from whatever it was that you were on your way to do. The minute simple moments. Moments to cherish for a lifetime. Picture me {im}perfectly.nothing done. My most read posts. What joy really means.
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capturing motherhood: November 2011
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All about this blog. Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Picture me {im}perfectly.i forgot. I forgot to order diapers for L. Is a weekly project to reveal that we don't have it all together. I will post a. Blog post every wednesday. Where you will be able to link up to your blog. You are not picture perfect,. Your kids are not picture perfect,. Your house is not picture perfect,. Your crafts are not always picture perfect,. That none of us have it all together. Add my button to your blog post. 1627 selling my ...
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