Author Archives: Valerie

March 27 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Valerie

Independent… These sisters amaze me. This was a good morning with some good morning snuggles. One day these girls will be independent and their bond will carry them. Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ … Continue reading →

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March 25 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Valerie

In Box… Kayla and I have a journal where we write notes to each other. This was her entry from this morning. Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ or Twitter.  Learn how here.

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On Fire

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Valerie

Do you ever feel like everything around you is on fire? Lately, I’ve had the feeling that no matter how fast I go or how hard I work, I will not be able to put out all the fires around me. … Continue reading →

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March 24 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Valerie

Out of the Loop… Today I crowned myself Queen of Kayla’s room. It took two hours, two trash bags, and I found enough dirty laundry to clothe the US Army — But now it’s clean! Join along in this photo … Continue reading →

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March 23 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Valerie

In The Mix… Today is Bekah food day. I make lots of purées for Bekah to try. Peas and squash are her favorites. Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ or Twitter.  Learn how here.

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March 22 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Valerie

Cut It Out… Chris spent some time being all lumberjacky working to fight back the woods. Those sweet gum trees have been dropping seed pods and they need to cut it out. Join along in this photo challenge by Middle … Continue reading →

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March 21 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Valerie

In Particular… This ribbon, in particular, makes me smile. Hobby Lobby has it in every color! Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ or Twitter.  Learn how here.

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March 20 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Valerie

Outspoken… I love being outspoken about my love for this sweet girl. Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ or Twitter.  Learn how here.

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March 19 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Valerie

Incognito… Incognito learning.  Kayla’s new reading chart.  We’ll do something BIG when it’s all filled out with 20 chapter books.  She’s becoming quite the reader. Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ or Twitter.  Learn … Continue reading →

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March 18 Photo Challenge

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Valerie

Outlandish… Kayla is super helpful and, every once in a while, her adorable sense of humor shines through in subtle ways. Join along in this photo challenge by Middle Places on Instagram and/ or Twitter.  Learn how here.

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