better than brownies
batter that is. nothing that my family likes morethan to lick the spoon (or the bowl)yummy!!!
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Meet CinderellaSnowflake Sophie (Cydney chose Cinderella, but was quickly overruled by her brother and sister. So Snowflake it is.) Update...her name changed again. This morning it is Sophie!!The...
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oh, how i love this precious little girl. what an amazing blessing she is to our entire family. she completes us so well. thank you lord for knowing just what we needed, when we needed it.
View Articlesimply relaxing
Who would have ever imagined that a pillow and laundry basket in the middle of the kitchen would keep this two year old entertained for such a long period of time.Maybe she just needed a break from the...
View Articlethat's my boy
Doesn't mind being dirty filthyHates lotionCan't Doesn't care if his clothes matchCould care less if his clothes are clean or dirtyKeeps a messy roomLikes weird things like guns and football (I mean...
View Articlehere we go....
As we speak, we have hopped a Southwest bird for hot & sunny Florida.The Kirkland Klan is on vacation with Mimi & Poppy and the Schroeder crew.While away, we hope to meet up with Mickey and...
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After 17 days, 3 destinations, 6 planes rides, 2 rental cars and 6 hotels....WE ARE FINALLY ALL HOME!!! And oh my, does it ever feel good.I forgot how much I loved my house. I love my dust. I love my...
View Article85 years
Only about a month ago, I sure didn't think my precious grandmother would be celebrating her 85th birthday with a celebration at our house. What a double blessing to have her this past weekend. About...
View Articlei do
My dearest Robby...I am so blessed to have married you sixteenyears ago today. As I met you at the end of the aisle, I was head over heels in love. Although I was in love you from the beginning,...
View Articlemy new love
This week I discovered a new addiction love thanks to Darby!!! (My family is so grateful to you!) It's crazy. I don't even know why I love it so much, but I do. I have spent hours and hours playing,...
View Articleso cool...well if you're a teacher
While searching teacher blogs last night for a good writing lesson plan template, I came across this cool website called Tagxedo. Wonder where that name came from? I don't even know how to pronounce...
View Articleanother year
It's funny how I have a hard time remembering details of last month, last week, or even yesterday for that matter. But then there are moments that are etched on my heart. So defining, it is as if the...
View Articlemom challenge
Saturday we had Cydney's birthday party and before the party could get here I found my self frazzled, grumpy and ready to bite my children's head off. Really, I did bite their heads off!!! I had to...
View Article{regroup.reorganize.try again}
With school lurking around the corner for the members of this household {sniff, sniff}, I decided I better get my act together and get an organizational plan for me...the leader of the circus....
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Last night our dry and thirsty land finally got a drink!! Thank you Lord!!! Who knew rain could be so much fun!!!
View Articleone week down
Aside from a few minor meltdowns, mom and kids made it through our first week back at school. It was an awesome week. I love my classes. All of my students are fun and sweet. They even still think...
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Last night as I crawled into bed, I noticed a Carebridge update from a lady I am following. Most of the people on Carebridge are terminally ill, usually cancer. I honestly don't know why I follow...
View Articlepinterest love
Weeks later, I am still suffering from a serious addiction to Pinterest. I have searched through recipes, birthday party ideas, clothing that I love, cute hair cuts...you name it!! I made a vow last...
View Articleit's a crazy life, but it's mine
I know how incredibly busy we are. I mean, all I have to do is look around my house and realize that some days we come in just long enough to sleep, and then we are off again for a new adventure....
View Articledear carson
Today you turn 10!! No more single digits for you! I can't believe you are growing up so quickly. You are such an amazing young man. Your precious, sweet heart is my favorite thing about you. I...
View Articlethe big picture
Two weeks ago today, a great kid from Vega High suffered a life changing injury. An injury that may never allow him to walk again, to use his arms again, to experience life as he knew it again. Life...
View Articlealmost a teenager
Last Saturday marked the last birthday Calleigh Marie will be celebrating as a pre-teen. This is definitely a bittersweet moment for me, the mom!! Oh, how I love the moments she and I spend together...
View Articlehappy new year!!!!
Can't believe 2013 lurks around the corner....just a little over 7 hours away. I have to say that I am somewhat grateful for a new year. This is been a bit of a blah year for me. Yes, we have been...
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