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How do you even begin to prepare to have a baby? I remember being completely overwhelmed when Dan and I stepped foot in Target, with the scanner in hand, and tried to register for everything we thought we needed. I think we maybe registered for 15 items and then said “that’s it”. Not that those…
Now that the Olympics are done, I find myself to be a bit more motivated to do house projects! The weather outside the past week was incredible. The sun shining on our faces felt so good and we even had a few picnics outside! Thankfully Mazy loves to be outside just as much as we…
Lots going on! First of all, my heart goes out to those who lossed loved ones on 9/11 – also to those who are continuing to lose loved ones as our country continues to fight the war on terrorism. Sacrifices are continually being made. As I sit here in the comforts of my own home,…
Beauty. Beauty through experiencing loss. Loss is incredibly hard to explain – whether it be something tangible or something that you had to let go of all too soon. It is only because of loss, that the experience of carrying a child, is all the more, a miraculous gift. If it wasn’t for our first…
Dan and I just finished taking a walk tonight in literal freezing rain at 30 degrees. Tomorrow, temps are going to drop into the negatives and by Saturday night, Real Feel temps will be in the -40s. When Dan and I moved out here last March, it was QUITE cold! We had gotten a few…
I sometimes do not know what to think about Black Friday. For weeks, there have been commercials about when certain deals are starting for weeks. In fact, many stores have started their “Black Friday” sales at the beginning of the month! Then I wonder, why do we make such a big deal about Black Friday?…