You know your a mom when….

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I did a post like this awhile back and I had a few more ideas to share. I love the way that motherhood changes us in every area. We are a different person once we have had children and we will never again think the same. So, here are some situations in which I “knew […]

Blog Hop

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Here is one of my favorite photos that I have taken in awhile. It is very recent (from this weekend at the fountain park) but it has become one of my favorite ones. I couldn’t resist putting up this photo of Josiah. It is one of my all time favorites of him. It was taken […]

Not Me Monday

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Well, my heart is in a different place this morning so this “Not Me Monday” will be a little different. It is “not me” whose heart is heavy this morning with the feeling of loss. I am missing a friend lost a few months back. Will it ever get any easier? It is “not me” […]

A Road Trip

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Today I took a road trip of sorts with our four wonderful children. When you live where we do it takes a “road trip” to get most anywhere. So, today we set off on a road trip to the outskirts of St. Louis. Our destination, a really awesome park (does anyone use the word “awesome” […]

Changing..

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Well, things around here are changing. Back in the spring I gave my blog a total make over. Gave it a new title (not url just title) and everything. Well, things are changing yet again. While I have loved the look of my blog as is and it has served a great purpose, I want […]

Encouragement

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Here is a verse of encouragement that has spoken volumes to me over the years. It continues to bless my heart and renew my spirit over and over again. It is found in Galatians chapter 7. It speaks about reaping and sowing and the law of the harvest. But it goes on to mention that […]

A New Start

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Well, today starts a new school year for us. We are not starting “officially” if you know what I mean, but we are starting none the less. You see, we are getting into our habits and forming our morning routine before we start our actual curriculum for the year. So, over the next we will […]

New Portriats

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Here are some new portraits that I took. I am VERY pleased with them. Maggie Claire Sikes – 7 years old, 2nd grade She is a very independent young lady and is a great help to me. Samantha Jo Sikes – 5 years old, Kindergarten She is a tender spirit that is easily hurt. She […]