Fresh Start Sunday

"If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page."

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-Mark Houlahan

Picture of the Week

The goggles didn't last long.

I'm pretty sure they were as uncomfortable as they appear to be!

Now in the Shop!

Hurray!

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My Cora Anne take on the fabric bead necklace has arrived!

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So go on now, head on over to the shop!

Monday's 10 Things

Here's what I'm most thankful for, right now!

1. A date night on Friday, even if it didn't go as planned.

2. Having a very reliable, very trustworthy, and just generally on-top-of-things babysitter. I can be completely relaxed knowing Claire is with her.

3. A fun weekend with family at the Coast Guard Festival.

4. My very resilient daughter who was a trooper staying up until the fireworks at 10:00, only to fall asleep as soon as they started!

5. A lazy Sunday afternoon hanging out in the yard.
6. A cool summer which means windows open, and no need for the air conditioning.

7. A new haircut, making me feel marginally put-together.

8. My dad who tackles any project I throw at him.

9. Good neighbors.

10. Our family trip to Chicago is only a few weeks away now!

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What are you most thankful for today?

Fresh Start Sunday

And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

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Matthew 18:3-4 (NIV)

Picture of the Week

Fireworks Watching

Love This Girl

Okay, so this is why I love this girl.

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Let me paint you a picture. I'm standing across from Claire today, while she's in her high chair eating lunch. I'm in my ever-so-unflattering ribbed tank top from GAP, bermuda shorts, bare feet, no makeup.

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You get the idea, not so glamorous.

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Completely unprompted, this is what Claire says,
"Mumma....beautiful dress!"

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Oh to live life so simple and content,

I wish I could figure out how she does it.

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Love this girl.