the F word

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We have been working hard on manners with the kids.  'Please' and 'Thank You' are being strongly emphasized these days.  So I was happy to hear that Cameron was learning the lesson -- but it came about in a strange way.  We were sitting down to lunch today and Cammie (6) said to Brianna (8) in hushed tones, "You didn't say the F word".  She said, … [Read more...]

Photo Hunters – 04/22 Theme: STEPS

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The first thing that came to mind was one of my kids taking their first steps.  I was all set to post that and looking through my catalog when I came across this shot.  I love the perspective and shadows.  I'd forgotten I even had it.  Amazing how a raised panel door looks like steps when navigated by a praying mantis.  At least I think that is what kind of bug he … [Read more...]

This is a good face for making friends.

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Today was a weird day.  It was full of tasks, things to do, kids to drop off, prescriptions to pickup, dry cleaning to drop off...  Not so much more than the usual day.  But throughout the morning I was haunted by the need to DO SOMETHING meaningful.  And last night I found out what that something was.  I read a fellow scrapper's blog - and I could hear the quote from the … [Read more...]

Unwritten

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I love the late hours.  When the family is all in bed; goodnight kisses and brushing Brianna's hair out of her face as she sleeps.  What a beautiful child.  Cameron was snoring - loudly!  So I plumped up his pillow and moved him up further.  What a funny boy.  It seems like he uses up every ounce of energy and when he is done for the day, he becomes heavy - hard to … [Read more...]