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29
Jul
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Pregnancy: Week 36 – Huge and Confused

Last week was all about the pains of late pregnancy, this week has been all about the hugeness and confusedness of late pregnancy. Both my belly and my brain have turned to pure jelly. Unless I’m having contractions; then my belly is a rock hard bowling ball and my brain is totally wasted. Read moreRead more

28
Jul
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Maternity Pictures by Runawayalice Photography

About a month ago Beth, one of my bestest friends and quite a talented photographer, came down to take my maternity pictures. Beth took over seven hundred pictures during our shoot, so this is just a small sampling of my belly and Beth’s brilliance. Read moreRead more

27
Jul
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No Summer Beach Vacation

A few weeks ago I realized that we wouldn’t be making a trip to the ocean this summer. I’ve had plenty of time to accept this fact and move on with my life, but I’m still pouting about it. Read moreRead more

26
Jul
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In Case There Were Any Questions

To say that Moanna is a Daddy’s girl is a gross understatement. Moanna and Steve have been madly in love with each other since the moment Moanna was born. Their bond is unbreakable. As if I could ever forget that Moanna is very much her Daddy’s, this morning I was given several reminders. Read moreRead more

25
Jul
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I Love Lamp

This is a story about a summer romance between me and a set of lamps I found at the Goodwill in my tiny hometown. I wasn’t looking for anything serious when I walked into the store that day, but from the moment I locked eyes with these lamps, I felt something intense building between us… Read moreRead more

24
Jul
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Happy Sunday

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day.  Read moreRead more

23
Jul
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Pregnancy: Week 35 – Hurtin’ for Certain

This past week in pregnancy land has been rough man. I mean rough. The kind of rough that makes you think this kid is going to come out sooner rather than latter. Read moreRead more

22
Jul
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Things

These are just some of the things rolling around my foggy, not yet awake, brain this morning… Read moreRead more

21
Jul
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Old School Art Work Becomes New Art

What do you do with all of the art work you saved from when your children were little? If you are my mom, you recruit troops and turn it into another art project. Read moreRead more

20
Jul
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Inheritance

I have fancy big girl china! Steve and I didn’t think we would have grownup china for a long time, so we were pumped when we found out we would becoming parents to this American Heritage Platinum Wedding Band set. Read moreRead more