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Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Valerie

I found this recipe at Allrecipes.com.  I made up the pumpkin mixture, but soaked my bread slices and fried them in the pan like normal French toast.  It was delish, but next time, I want to try the baked version. … Continue reading →

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Pie Spice Substitute

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Valerie

I never have pie spice at the beginning of the baking season.  I had every other ingredient for the Crustless Pumpkin Pie (which is amazing and you have to try it!), but no pie spice. I found a recipe for … Continue reading →

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Yummiest Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Valerie

Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup flour a good sprinkling of dry mustard 2 cups half-and-half 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head or I … Continue reading →

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Microcephaly Awareness 2011

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Valerie

Today is National Microcephaly Day – Microcephaly affects 2 – 2 1/2% of the entire population. Microcephaly is COMMON – it is far more common than other well known disorders (i.e. Autism). Microcephaly affects more than 25,000 infants in the … Continue reading →

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Bekah’s first day of school

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Valerie

Bekah starts receiving her services in the public school now that she is three years old.  This day came way too soon for me.  It just seems like yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital.  We worked hard … Continue reading →

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The High Museum of Art

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Valerie

We had an amazing time with our girls at the High.  We weren’t sure how the day would end up, but were so pleased!  We headed down in the afternoon and were going to stay as long as the girls … Continue reading →

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Bekah’s 3!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Valerie

We had a very small party here at home with our closest friends, Rocky and Kelly.  Bekah had a great time opening some very special gifts with Daddy.  Can’t you just see the love she has for her Dad?!? Happy … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Valerie

Rebekah’s wheelchair came!  She really likes it.  I am so glad that now she has a comfy spot to sit, that holds her in the right positions, while Mama does her retail therapy! Rebekah was helping Mr. David from Mobility … Continue reading →

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Here we go again!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Valerie

We are officially home from vacation.  We had a terrific time away, but are back to the appointments and the running around.  I am looking forward to some routine in our lives again, but will be very sad to see … Continue reading →

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Pass Me Not

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Valerie

by: Fanny Mae 1868 Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass … Continue reading →

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