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Seven Year Old, Bakri’s First Song
Our oldest son, Bakri had an assignment to do a family culture project for his second grade Fall project. He wrote a song about our family. He sang the lyrics. I jotted them down quickly. We made our way to… Continue reading
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Happy 9 months, Leeland!
It’s hard to believe that just 9 short months ago we were anxiously awaiting your arrival. Wondering what you would be like. Who you would look like. If you would be okay. Would you be happy? Would you be content?… Continue reading
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Happiest of Birthdays to our six year old, Bakri!
Six years ago today, I could never have known how you would change my life. Before you, I thought knew what it meant to be busy, what it meant to be tired, what it meant to be out of my… Continue reading
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Saturdays
I love Saturdays. It’s my favorite day of the week, if we don’t have any plans. I love making breakfast with the entire family running around at my feet and the occasional helper climbing on a chair to help me… Continue reading
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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions that You’ll Actually Keep
My friend Jeff posted this on his facebook status and on twitter yesterday: “In 2011 I’ll take life less seriously, make jokes & take lots of photos.” I believe he posted this mostly in jest. I mean if you even know Jeff… Continue reading
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Happy Anniversary
Today is our 6th anniversary. 6 years! Wow! That sounds so few considering all that has happened. It has been a wild ride. And, it has been so wonderful. We’ve been blessed with 3 beautiful, healthy children. We live in… Continue reading
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The Happiest Day of My Life
Miss Trinity on her birthday in a sombrero! Miss Trinity at her first birthday family dinner. Our daughter turned one yesterday and I wrote on my facebook page that the day she was born was one of the “happiest days of… Continue reading
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Embrace the Chaos
Well, she didn’t say it today. But, she said it last week and I am really trying to listen. Kelly Chapman, founder of Royal Purpose Ministries, Princess Prep School & Warrior Prince Academy spoke at the graduation ceremony this week.… Continue reading
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To Pacify or not Pacify
To say that every child is different is an understatement. They definitely are different. From the moment you first hold your baby in your arms and every day that comes after. They are unique and special. It’s amazing that from… Continue reading
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Miss Trinity Speaks!
Our baby girl said her first word at Bakri’s baseball practice this week. I was totally in shock that she said it…and I pulled out the camera and she said it again. It was really windy, so don’t have your… Continue reading