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This is a lesson that has taken and is still taking me, far too long to learn: appreciating the moment. Busy days can get the best of us. Looking at the calendar, our schedules fill up. Demands from every corner fill our minds with what we AREN’T accomplishing, maybe even creating a feeling of guilt…
This past Sunday we had a little 1st birthday party for our little Mazy Grace! When Dan and I were talking about having a party, I asked him what he thought the theme should be, since I was having a hard time coming up with one that fit Mazy. Dan said “dogs, of course!” and…
Last week of Christmas break and it sure did not disappoint! Though I’ll fully admit, Mazy is completely ready to go back (insert crazy face emoji). After a long quarantine, going back for a week, then being off for 2, she’s ready to get back to it. This week we had fun playing games, playing…
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The crib is set up, you wipe away all of the wrinkles in the sheet, the books are lined up just so, and maybe you’ve even rocked in that new chair in the corner; all in preparation for that new baby to come home. I’m sure you can picture yourself in this scenario, whether you…
We made the trek once again! On Wednesday after youth group, Dan and I drove through the night, back to our home state of Michigan. Actually DAN drove through the night; he drove the whole way while I slept peacefully in the passenger’s seat. He is one of those crazy people that can stay awake…