Author Archives: Valerie

Homemade Applesauce

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Valerie

I had a sweet friend bring us dinner last year after Rebekah’s tubie was placed. She brought an impressive spread which included a chunky applesauce that was just divine. Ever since then, I’ve been on the hunt for fun and … Continue reading →

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The Dancing Princess

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Valerie

This girl mesmerizes me.  I don’t understand her all the time but I want to study her for the rest of my life.  She and I are so very much alike and so completely different.  She stretches me.  She makes … Continue reading →

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We Can Do Hard Things

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Valerie

My sweet friend Maria who is involved in our MOPS group as a mentor mom (read more from her at www.middleplaces.com) gave out these pretty magnets at our last meeting.  They have inspirational sayings on them and were distributed totally … Continue reading →

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Mama’s Enchiladas

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Valerie

My mom has made these enchiladas for as long as I can remember.  I can picture the hot bubbly chili cooked to the edge of the willow blue and white plates piping hot out of the oven. This is a … Continue reading →

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Homemade Applesauce

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Valerie

I wanted to make some homemade applesauce the other day and so I went to check the Pioneer Woman’s website.  She delivered!  You can find her recipe here. The basics: 6 pounds Apples, Peeled, Cored, And Cut Into 8 Slices 1 … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Valerie

Look at this little doodle.  She still does that belly laugh when you give her kisses in her neck.  Love this one so much!

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Not a Great Day

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Valerie

I have to admit it. Yesterday was not a great day. My little Bekah is sick and the weather reminded me of those blustery days in the Winnie the Pooh books. The wind was blowing and the sky was gloomy. … Continue reading →

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Snicker Worthy

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Valerie

I was scrolling through Instagram late last night and found these. I think they are hilarious! As always, when you google something, you must use caution. But when you google “hybrid animals” these (and many more) pop up.

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Gatlinburg Aquarium

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Valerie

We had a fabulous family vacation in the fall of 2013.  One of the highlights was the day we spent at the aquarium in Gatlinburg.

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A Land Before Time

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Valerie

We had a sweet day at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville. Our Aunt Jan and Uncle Herb spent three hours with us exploring every nook and cranny.  There was so much information specific to Georgia in the Rock and … Continue reading →

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