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Happy birthday, Josh
Happy birthday to a man who works his bootie off for his family and still comes home with energy enough for Jacob. He is obnoxiously good at everything he does. He is smart, kind, and forgiving. He is not good … Continue reading →
Do you think he knows?
Do you think that this boy knows how much he is loved? How special he is? That I would do anything for him? Because, as a parent, it’s not something you’re allowed to say. You need to keep a … Continue reading →
Posted in Jacob stories, motherhood, Parenting, stories, Writing
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Tagged beautiful, child, children, climb, dimples, experience, four, jacob, life, love, motherhood, preschool, smile, son, special, tree
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A day in the life: Friday edition
For many stay at home moms, weekends are not much different from weekdays. Some moms have additional help from husbands who are off of work, but their work doesn’t really end or lessen. I still get that “Friday feeling” when … Continue reading →
A day in the life
We wake up, eat breakfast (which is difficult without a sink–our plumbing is clogged.) And we all get bathed and dressed. We are out the door at 8:35 to take Jacob to school. Today is a special day because he … Continue reading →
Posted in Baby O2, Breastfeeding, family, Jacob stories, Parenting, remodel, remodel 2, self, stories
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Our family ;)
Us: And the progeny:
Posted in baby O, Baby O2, family, J and K
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Tagged aikky, family, funny, introducing, retromatic
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Awesome Josh strikes again
What a stud! Picture credit to Non Dot Race Adventures.
Posted in stories
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Tagged awesome, josh, jump, Kasel cycling, mountain biking, non dot adventures, photo, race, Santiago oaks
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Happy anniversary: 7 years
Today marks 7 years since the beautiful, wonderful day we said “I do.” In some ways it seems so long ago, but being confronted with the fact that it was seven years ago just kind of makes me feel old. … Continue reading →
Posted in stories, wedding
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Tagged 7, anniversary, cake, celebrate, jasmine star, monique lhuillier, october 11, photography, pictures, rancho las lomas, seven, swan lake, wedding, years
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Arizona Adventures–cell phone photos part I
Jacob was very entertained on our long drive. He wanted to spell his cousin’s name using his favorite letter, x. Oatman … Continue reading →
Posted in adventure, arizona, Babywearing, family, stories, travel, vacation
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Tagged Arizona, baby, babywearing, bbslen, beautiful, boys, chair lift, cute, family, flagstaff, fun, grand canyon, jackson, jacob, love, natibaby, O2, pineapple, polka dot, ring sling, scenic, selfie, snowbowl, socal babywearers, Three months, three years, vacation, view, WCRS, woven wrap, wrap conversion
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Daddy’s bike race
it was a beautiful morning, with some clouds clinging to the hillside.
