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Getting Organized
This is a pic of Roxy, perplexed at my transformation into a slooooow yet resolute character because I can’t take all the hustling! I’m relishing the quiet comfort of being in my own…
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Christmas in Oklahoma
What a beautiful Christmas Day! We really enjoyed spending time with Jeremy’s brother Michael and his family! Many years of school and work have taken them far from us, so this was our…
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What I Wore to Cancun Mexico: Travel Capsule Wardrobe
Here’s my attempt at a Travel Capsule. I love real life examples for “practical” ideas, which pieces worked for multiple scenarios, and visuals of what people actually wore. It’s both an art and…
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Miracle of the Broken Laptop
God has not ceased to be a God of miracles. Mormon 9:15 I did everything you’re not supposed to do in sheer panic when water got into my laptop. It was encased in…
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Family Photos 2022
Kismet finding this location in an unexpected corn field set against the mountains draped in fall colors. My husband has the most uncanny gift locating magical backdrops on the day of family photos.…
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You Know You’re From the AV When…
“Us A.V. rats ought to stick together” Somehow we ended up in the same area today and came from the same area states away. We all grew up in the same church Stake…
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5 Ways to Fight Back-to-School Burnout
It’s time to figure out Halloween costumes, so my son F gave me a schematic drawing in full color to help guide me on his vision for an orange Ninja Turtle (Michelangelo)—complete with…
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My Best Friend’s Birthday Getaway
I would like you to meet my “Kindred Spirit”, Amanda. She gave me these framed photo booth pics this week, which capture the heart of our almost 20 years of friendship. For her…
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Summer Diaries
Day 11 of Single Parenthood during Jer’s trip to school across the country working on his Master’s program. I’ve regressed into my survival state as a Night Owl. This is going to be…
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Help Me Overcome
Every week in church, someone has mentioned dealing with anxiety—or maybe my ears perk up and catch it more often. One woman gave a talk about how she had her whole life planned,…
