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!

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Summer has started..

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I let the kids stay up late and have a 'sleepover' in the living room. A couple of them had makeshift beds using the patio chair cu...
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Thursday, May 29, 2008

Almost done.

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Brock has his last day of third grade tomorrow. He's very excited about summer vacation and not having to wake up early for school. Ye...
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

For the grandmas/pas that read Nitty.Gritty.

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Last Friday night both Wyndham and Isabella participated in their graduation ceremony. It was a big night and a big deal for them and all o...
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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Understanding.

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Many of you have emailed me and sent links and notes about your sorrow for the Chapman Family and the recent death of their little girl, Mar...
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Thursday, May 22, 2008

A peek into my colorful week...

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These photos tell just a snippet of all the things that have happened in our lives and home this week. From an afternoon of watercolor pain...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Sugar & spice and everything...Mmm!

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These pictures are mainly for my two sisters...they should bring back some good memories. I took Bella and Ava on a special outing the oth...
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Monday, May 19, 2008

Asking for your prayers. Again.

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Many of you will probably remember this handsome little guy from some time ago when I was following his story closely and even invited some...
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Friday, May 16, 2008

Speaking of laughing or crying...

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A little someone cut her bangs behind a locked bathroom door this morning. I just knew it was too quiet for too long in there. Just when ...
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Sometimes I don't know if I should laugh or cry...

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To most of you reading here, these pictures just look like two sisters having fun outside in the grass. And you're right; Bella and Wy...
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Before and After.

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Chip's mom will appreciate this (Hi, Grandma Karen!) . You can click the photos to enlarge them. What you see are a couple of 'be...
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Saturday, May 10, 2008

The simple, shining moments...

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Brock had his first singing/speaking part in the elementary school musical {Cinderella} yesterday. I was so proud of all the students that ...
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Thursday, May 08, 2008

Scrappy fun~

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I recently got a box of some of my favorite scrap stuff ever- the soon-to-be-released {May 12th} Hipster Collection from SIStv . I started ...
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008

The best Happy Meal ever...

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We had our ultrasound today and the baby looks great. The girls and Chip came to the appointment and we were able to find out that we'r...
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Work and play-

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Some of you have wondered how Wyndham is doing at home and school since her medical concerns zapped her body and energy so severly a few mo...
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Monday, May 05, 2008

Growing slowly...growing strong.

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My sister sent me a quote and meditation recently from livinglifefully.com and it just is so well written that I wanted to share it here for...
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Saturday, May 03, 2008

Sending our love...

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Today Chip's sister, Melissa was married to Wolfgang and we are two states away, but send all our love to them and hope their wedding...
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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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