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Time….

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I promised 2 months ago I’d start updating more and apparently I was telling tales!  I apologize for that.  Life has been so busy around here and the time is slipping past too quickly.  I’ve taken a step back in order to focus on other things but am ready to jump back in with both […]

Where Did The Summer Go?

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I swear I was going to be good and keep up with everything here, but the Summer flew by!  School has started and the girls were both very excited.  Xiola was also nervous, but ready.  I can’t believe my babies are both in school now.  They have both come home excited to tell me about […]

Busy Busy Busy!

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I apologize for neglecting all!  It’s been a busy beginning to summer.  The children I take care of who were in school all year are back full time, so adjusting to new routines and 6 children at once is taking a bit of time.  All is well though!  I have exchange gifts to finish and […]

{This Moment} Lake Fun

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 While girls were visiting grandparents, J and I got some time on the lake with friends.  That is not me on the skis but my beautiful friend Claire who had decided to water ski again after many years.  She did great! (That is J in the back of the boat).    A single photo – […]

Swim Lessons!

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The girls are spending the week with Grandma and Papa who were so wonderfully kind to get them swim lessons!  It’s become an annual event for Lola and this year Xi got to go too.  So good for them to spread their wings, try new things and realize that it’s okay to be away from […]

The Chair

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I love Ana White and her designs. I love that she makes the plans easy for a novice like myself to create something functional and beautiful. I love that this project cost me a total of $8.00 for all the supplies, including fabric which was a thrift store score. I love that my Xi loves […]

Busy Times!

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We have been busy around here for sure!  Our nephew is visiting while his parents are in Cannes….yes, Cannes.  They are at the film festival no less!  My brother in law is a film editor and his movie, The Big Fix, is to be specially screened tonight.  It is about the Gulf oil spill and […]