Written on
June 24, 2012 by
Tonya in
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With Father’s Day just a week ago and mine and Lucas’ birthday this month, my dad has been on my mind a lot lately. There are so many big and little things that remind me of my dad, the time we spent together and what a great role model he was to me. My dad…
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I am uncertain how or when it will happen, but we are working on it. In the meantime, I can’t suppress the visions I have of Lucas being an older brother. I am trying to enjoy right now, the time that I am able to devote solely to my first born, the time that includes…
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Written on
November 21, 2011 by
Tonya in
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Home: the place where my husband and son are. Both people bring so much comfort and joy to my life, but I am truly at my happiest in one of two other places; walking along the beach with the warm sun kissing my face, watching seagulls fly overhead, getting lost in my thoughts while at…
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My sister, Lucas and I just returned from Dallas, where we had a wonderful visit with our aunt and uncle. Traveling with a tot is always an adventure and I have written about it before here and here. As usual, Lucas was great on the plane and owned his “star of the weekend” status like…
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Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who fell in love with a boy. They got married and they made a family filled with love and magic. Linking up with Shell’s Things I Can’t Say Capturing Those Magic Moments. Related Posts:My ValentineTo Grandma’s House We Go! Reflections
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a little me time a lot of us time a vase full of bright cherry sunflowers a book I can’t put down a full moon a colorful garden a round trip ticket a wink a front porch light a letter in the mailbox a promise kept a secret shared a child’s contagious laughter a perfect…
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I can’t wait! Two weeks from today, we are going to be in… And yes, Lucas is coming too. Happy happy! Joy joy! This post was written for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop, Prompt 5.) On a piece of paper write down something that makes you happy…take a photo of your paper and voilà…there’s your post….
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Count your smiles instead of your tears; count your courage instead of your fears. – Unknown January was full of ups and downs for us; a new year, a new home, good news, followed by bad, but I’m grateful that I found something to smile about every day: 1st – The first day of a…
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Today, I want to share some of my favorite quotes about children: “A two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don’t have a top for it. ” – Jerry Seinfeld“Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.” – H. Jackson Brown “If you bungle raising your…
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