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Mr. & Mrs.

So many of my blog posts are about my children and yet there is a very important person in my life that is not often talked about … …maybe because we’re still learning at this marriage thing … probably because I feel like we still struggle with a lot of regular-every-day marital issues … perhaps […]

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Under Pressure

Right now, there is a sweet, dark haired baby girl resting on my chest after a busy morning bustling about with kitchen chores … the sky outside is grey with the promise of little sunshine … the big, steel pressure canner is simmering on the stove, filled with anticipation of autumn soups that will sustain […]

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Old Fashioned Enjoyment

“I declare after all, there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than a book!” – Jane Austen One of {truly} lovely aspects to homeschooling is introducing books – well written books – to everyone in the family .. myself included. We loosely follow the Sonlight reading suggestions, along […]

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Moonbeam

      A delightful addition to our family … as a surprise for Lyla for her 8th birthday …     Lyla carries her around like a true momma … doting on her, making sure her kitty takes afternoon naps … so cute …   Happy birthday, Lyla! We love and treasure you dearly […]

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Three Under Three {aka Poop Happens}

I’ve been here before … and so I should know better. Three under three. {only the two pictured here, as the sweet baby was sleeping …} I should know that this stage by heart now … I’ve been here before … this busy, demanding chapter of motherhood – yes, it is fleeting … but also, […]

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