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Blessed

Tomorrow, Tim and I will celebrate 16 years of marriage. There are so many things I could say about our marriage and what these years have meant, but I’m distracted by thoughts of Lexie this morning....

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My New Favorite Gift

Lexie got the sweetest birthday present from her friend Annika. Annika created an acrostic poem using Lexie’s name, and put it in a lovely frame. Isn’t this the best idea? Annika said a friend made...

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Halloween Treats: Peanut Butter Bats and Cats

{ Nicole Gerulat } What is it about chocolate and peanut butter that makes the combination so amazing? I could eat it all day. So I was very happy to see these adorable Halloween treats from One...

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DIY Halloween Wreath and Fun Links

I’m sick. It’s just a cold, but it (and the fact that Tim’s been out of town all week) has made everything a little more challenging around here. I’m sure you know the feeling. I just want to crawl...

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On Veterans Day

{ at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.} Today Lexie will read an essay she wrote about being a good citizen at the Veterans Day assembly at school. I’m proud of Lexie, of course, but...

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Oscars 2012 / Nominee-Inspired Party Menu

The 84th annual Academy Awards are taking place on Sunday, February 26th. If you’re hosting an Oscar party, attending one as a guest, or just staying home to watch in your pajamas, I came up with a...

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Twig & Thistle’s Glamorous DIY Oscar Party

Oh my. Twig and Thistle put together everything you need to throw an absolutely stunning Oscar Party. Free printable invitations, paper Oscar statuettes, drink tags, and lots of visual eye candy to...

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Wedded Bliss / Dylan and Kathy

Last week my young cousin Dylan married his love, Kathy, under the branches of a white oak on a beautiful autumn day. I adore all weddings, but so many things about this one still have me smiling. +...

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Happy Birthday, Lexie!

It absolutely amazes me that the baby in this photograph is twelve years old today. And what a wonderful twelve-year-old she is. Before I became a mother, I thought parenting was a one-way street,...

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Printable 2013 Oscar Ballot and Bingo

Oscar Night is almost here! Are you ready? Have you watched any of the nominated films? I’ve seen exactly one: Frankenweenie. I’m not quite sure how that happened, but no worries. I’m still printing...

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Happy Birthday, Tim!

Tim and Will on the Giant Map of Europe at the National Geographic Bee in Madison. Today is Tim’s 46th birthday. To celebrate those 46 wonderful years, I thought it would be fun to list 46 Awesome...

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