Nitty.Gritty.

ABOUT THIS BLOG- You have stumbled upon a link to the daily musings of my crazy life. I say crazy because things happen to me that probably don't happen to you that often- or even ever. I will write candidly about these events in hopes to learn from them, teach you about them, or just to document that they actually happened. It could be anything...but I promise to keep it real!

Monday, March 31, 2008

Wrapping up the month.

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I am happy to report that this week is off to a good start. Any week that has homemade cream puffs with vanilla pudding (cooked on the stov...
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Sunday, March 30, 2008

I have the best husband ever.

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I got to take a nap today. It felt amazing. Chip has no idea what this meant to me. But he reads this blog. So I figure he might sort of un...
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Thursday, March 27, 2008

715 posts...

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This post is number 715. That's a lot of pictures and stories and ups and downs and thoughts and ramblings, wouldn't you agree? The...
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

A battle zone

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Sometimes my house feels like a 'battle zone' to me- as though I am 'fighting' against the chaos and clutter that 4 kids, a ...
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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Family fun...

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We had a full day of fun today, starting with a trip to see Disney's High School Musical on Ice and then grabbing some deep-dish pizza...
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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Happy kids.

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This is a picture of Wyndham eating cake for Ava's birthday the other day. She was so happy. It was nice to see her that way. Today ALL...
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

If I could....

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If I could take back those 4 years in my life, I would. I would soak up the little moments and cherish every smile, every hug, every nose r...
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Remembering Teagan on her birthday

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Monday, March 17, 2008

Birthday weekend recap...

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It's been a fun weekend at our house. Ava turned four on Friday, but the celebrating continued through Saturday. We went on a family ou...
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Friday, March 14, 2008

Turning four.

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Ava is four. She couldn't be happier about having a birthday today. She has given hugs and kisses and gotten them in return from all ...
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Thursday, March 13, 2008

My "baby"

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My baby Ava turns four years old tomorrow. She is so excited and anxious to celebrate her birthday. I can't believe that she is getting...
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Connections made...

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I truly hope that my friend, Roxanne, doesn't mind that I took this image out of one of the photo albums she has posted online. But I ...
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Saturday, March 08, 2008

Spring scrap inspiration...

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I just had to blog today after seeing this butterfly mobile over at Ali Edward's blog . It is simple and beautiful and totally gets me ...
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Friday, March 07, 2008

A beautiful faith...

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My own faith has been strengthened and encouraged the past few weeks as I've been following the story of a family who is facing unknowns...
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Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Music and warm cookies.

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I have had several inquiries about the first song on my playlist here at my blog. It's titled "Amazing Grace (My chains are gone)...
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008

It changed me.

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This little mushroom is on the cover of the pregnancy album I am keeping as we count down the weeks and months until our baby is born. {You...
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Sunday, March 02, 2008

Just plain silly.

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Happy Birthday, Aly. From your crazy Aunt Jody and all your cousins in Michigan. We love that we laugh and smile and have fun with you whe...
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Saturday, March 01, 2008

A new month...some new opportunities.

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March 1st and I am ready for a new month to start. The last two have had lots of challenges and stress for my family and I am ready to take...
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Friday, February 29, 2008

Movie and popcorn night...

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Tonight we are just hanging out watching Snow Buddies and eating the kids' favorite movie snack- air-popped popcorn with a little extra...
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Thursday, February 28, 2008

The first baby picture...

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I had some concerns about my pregnancy earlier this week and so my doctor had me go in for an ultrasound yesterday- just to see what might ...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The usual...

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Cupcakes and crafting. I had one day where I got some energy back and so I 'celebrated' with cupcakes- just because - and made a ...
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Hi. I am a wife and mother of 7- six of them are at home and underfoot, one is in Heaven and they have all captured my heart! I am 42, but feel like I have lived through more than some people do in a lifetime. I have definitely had some rough spots...but have challenged myself to not let those events consume or define me. I try to look at life in a positive light...and most often that means I look to God for the strength to do so. He is the source of my joy and happiness in life- even in the midst of chaos at times. Ultimately I hope to live a life that inspires or challenges other people to be their best. Kind of like a "white Oprah." I mean that with deep respect.
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