Category Archives: Parenting Adventures

Kindergarten Beginnings

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Valerie

I dropped Bekah off today for the first day of Kindergarten in her new classroom at Shelton. (You all know I cried, right?!?!) But just look at that picture! There is love there already between Bekah and her new teacher. … Continue reading →

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Feed My Sheep

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Valerie

One month ago we let a nurse wheel Rebekah back to the operating room. The days that have followed have been the hardest days yet. You can read about her surgery and recovery here. While Rebekah is making a great … Continue reading →

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Two Week Osteotomy Check Up

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Valerie

We had today’s date in our minds since before Bekah’s surgery. May 28th would be our first check with the doctors since the surgery and would let us know if things were headed in the right direction. We were all … Continue reading →

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Osteotomy

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Valerie

Bekah is headed in to see the surgeon on Tuesday, May 13th, 2014. Last summer, we began seeing an Orthopedic doctor. As they watched her hips, it became clear to them that surgery would be necessary for our girl. This … 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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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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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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We Built This City

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Valerie

We had a fun trip to Guitar Center today. Kayla’s knows enough from her few piano lessons to be able to play around. She was going around the place like a princess. Of course, that’s everywhere we go. Dad gave … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Valerie

Every day gets better with this crew. Not every day is great, but each one does get better. My marriage is more solid than it’s ever been. Kayla is becoming a girl that we really enjoy being with. And, We … Continue reading →

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