Author Archives: Valerie

Handmade with Heart – Dishcloths

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Valerie

My mom gave me the sweetest gift when we were at her house last week.  She gave me a set of dishcloths.  They are beautiful and I was tempted to not even use them.  I decided to go ahead and … Continue reading →

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Funnies from CA

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Valerie

We had a great time on our first trip to California!  Lots of funnies happen when you get the family together. Thanks Nana, Papa, and Aunt Katy for hosting us! Kayla looks like some character from the Super Mario World! … Continue reading →

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I cried in Walmart

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Valerie

These girls have a bond that is deeper than I will ever understand.  I am so thankful for our big girl Kayla.  She is the extra hands I have prayed for, the apple of Bekah’s eye, and an unbelievably unselfish … Continue reading →

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The Star of the Veggie Box (Cheesy Corn Pudding)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Valerie

During the Spring and Summer months, I purchase a produce box from a local farm.  They have put together a CSA (community supported agriculture) group of people who are interested in local and organic foods that are in season.  To … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness, Friends, Fruitfulness

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Valerie

While there are some days where I jump right out of bed and grab a cup of coffee on my way to the shower. It seem like more often, lately, I have been stumbling around just trying to find the … Continue reading →

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With just a little yellow…

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Valerie

I am always amazed on September 30th.  It is not a national holiday.  It is not anyone’s birthday.  The date never even held significance for me until a few years ago. September 30th is Microcephaly Awareness Day.  This date is … Continue reading →

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Bekah’s chihuahua meets Sheldon

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Valerie
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It’s coming

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Valerie

My favorite time of year is coming.  I love the cooler weather, the crisp air, and the short evenings.  I love fires in the fireplace, rainy days, and wearing jackets.  I like the smell of burning leaves, the deep grey skies, … Continue reading →

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a Little Golden Book

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Valerie

Now that Kayla is older and a very good reader, it has been more fun to read with her at night. I can hear the influence of our hours and hours of reading that we, along with others, poured into … Continue reading →

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The man my daughters call “Dad”.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Valerie

  My husband is an amazing father who was thrown into the special needs world almost four years ago. It is not the life we wanted, but none the less, it is our life. Chris has accepted this life with … Continue reading →

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