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2 incredible compliments

Yesterday Steve gave me two incredible compliments! 1) “This is the best pie I have ever eaten.” Wow. Wow. Wow. I was speechless. Really?!?! In 38 years of life and all the tastes of pie he’s had….this was the best … Continue reading

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Two different weekends

It’s amazing how different one weekend can be from another. Amazing to think that two weekends ago it was raining cats and dogs and this past weekend it was hot, hot, hot. Such different activities for each of the weekends … Continue reading

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150 of them

Today was a glorious day. Even started off feeling productive. Made a quick run to the grocery store to get all that I needed for a crockpot chili dinner. Granted, would have been even more awesome had I planned that … Continue reading

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Just a pack of gum……but it threw off my day

It seems silly, yes, I know. It’s a first-world problem for sure. But the reality of it was an indicator of how ‘out of control’ my life sometimes feels. Today the kids were going to exchange Valentine’s with their sweet … Continue reading

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Natalie asks for Natalie

What a wonderful evening. Listening to music on YouTube or Pandora or iTunes simply does not even come close to comparing to listening to the music live, being played by an orchestra. What a wonderful evening. I am so thankful … Continue reading

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Dangerous and difficult. I admire astronauts.

This is what tonight needs to be all about…..my hot cup of tea in my fancy tea cup….my yummy smelling candle lit……and my heart thankful that I’m living here on planet Earth. Tonight Steve and I had the opportunity to … Continue reading

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Even the rocks will cry out…..a story of today’s adventure at Abalone Cove

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“In response to the Pharisees asking the disciples to stop praising Him, Jesus said that even if they were to stop, the rocks would take over and continue to cry out His name. (Luke 19:39, 40) We are not rocks. … Continue reading

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Tea, Tree, Books, Gate and Concert

247. So thankful for the delight of a warm cup of tea. It feels like such a delight, sitting here with my hands cupped around a beautiful piece of china with sweet little pink roses. The comfort of tea as … Continue reading

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239 and counting

239. Thankful that this morning I could enjoy sipping hot tea while eating heart-shaped waffles with nutella, strawberries and powdered sugar. My tastebuds were in heaven. 240. Thankful for the joy-filled laughs coming from the backyard. The kiddos are playing … Continue reading

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Tonight’s cry fest

Wow I didn’t see that coming.  We were finishing the last few chapters of Anne of Green Gables, in time for our book club meeting with fellow homeschool friends. The main character, Anne, has just passed the entrance exam to … Continue reading

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