Author Archives: Valerie

Toadstools and Fairy Homes

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Valerie

With two little girls in the house who have very big imaginations, it’s easy for your mind to wander to fanciful places. Wouldn’t it be fun if fairies really were real?!?

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Lovely Ladies

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Valerie

We had a fantastic time out with our friends on Memorial Day. We relaxed with an early dinner at Maggiano’s. we just ate and talked and laughed and ate. What a blessing their friendship is from the Lord!

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I’ve lost a year.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Valerie

I think one year has gone missing.  The calendar simply cannot be correct! We just finished up the school year for 2012/13.  It seems like just a month ago we were scrambling to get our selves together after returning from … Continue reading →

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Motherhood is a Choice

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Valerie

  A friend of mine gave this to me and the other moms at MOPS two years ago.  I have it hanging on my fridge.  Every once in a while, I stop and re-read the words.  I think motherhood encompasses … Continue reading →

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A Spring in my Step

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Valerie

While out and about in the neighborhood, we snapped a few photos of the new blooms. My clematis is so close to blooming. Our yellow corn lilies will be here before you know it. Our neighbor’s tree was so lusciously … Continue reading →

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Climbing Emotional Mountains

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Valerie

I am guest blogging over at Middle Places today.  I am so excited to share this thought with you. ——————————————— I’ve been having a hard time this week. First, because it’s just been a hard week that has followed a … Continue reading →

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On the FRINGE

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Valerie

Kayla wanted a new option for a shirt.  We had seen older girls with fringe shirts at camp and other places but had never tried it for ourselves. We decided to give it a go and jumped right in.  It’s … Continue reading →

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March 31 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Valerie

Out Like a… Baby girl is out like a light. She has not felt well recently and some sleep always does her good. Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ or Twitter.  Learn how here.

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March 30 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Valerie

Out of my Way… Bekah test drove a motorized wheelchair. Go Bekah! Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ or Twitter.  Learn how here.

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March 29 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Valerie

In Over Your Head… A friend shared this verse at our MOPS Tea and Testimony day. So many things can come up against us in waves. But God’s power is enough to carry you. Join along in this photo challenge … Continue reading →

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