happy earth day!

Wasn’t planning a post for Earth Day, but I found this and couldn’t resist!  I’m loving all the posts and twitters today about Earth Day … I love the sense of community that’s coming together. Anyone have special plans for Earth Day or a special way of recognizing it with your kids?  I think we’re definitely taking the kids to see DisneyNature Earth this weekend. …

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what a day …

So today is Taylor’s birthday.  Guess I made no secret about that!  :) For some reason, I feel timid to pray with Taylor.  I think it’s because she didn’t grow up praying with me.  We didn’t go to church when she was little {something I hugely regret & am trying to change now}.  We pray at mealtimes, and sometimes when something is troubling her deeply,…

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miss teenager continues to grow …

I love this kid of mine!  My first.  My experiment.  My love.  My teenager? Hold up!  I am. not. old enough to have a teenager!  I’m pretty sure I just graduated high school.  Oh, alright … but it sure feels that way! Well … my ‘baby’ turns 14 today.  14.  Wow. Please indulge me while I share way too many photos and way too many…

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