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The Magic Begins Again!

The Magic Begins Again!

The Magic Begins Again! I cannot believe it is December and that we survived another year of transformative change. Despite many obstacles we survived. We should applaud our strength and ability to...

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It’s a Family Affair

It’s a Family Affair

It’s a Family Affair We all have good times during this time of year. AND then the reality that we have to go back to our routine sinks in. Back to packing lunches and washing clothes, setting up a...

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A time for Thanksgiving

A time for Thanksgiving

A time for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is always a time of reflection right. It is a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate life. Like most families our family focuses on the positive a...

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Love is all there is

Love is all there is

Love is all there is I think I mentioned this before but my husband and I have been friends and partners for 31 years. It is amazing how fast time goes. We look up and decades have gone by. Neither...

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The fun never ends

The fun never ends

The fun never ends Halloween may be over but the fun never ends! Watching our daughter prepare for several different costumes for Halloween was frustrating but also joyous. She literally bounced ar...

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Homecoming!!

Homecoming!!

Homecoming!! So we made it to homecoming. I can’t believe it. So many years of wanting a moment just like this and here it is. Our daughter is having a typical moment where she is smiling and is be...

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Thank goodness for music

Thank goodness for music

Thank goodness for music Music creates the soundtrack for our lives. We can literally connect precious moments to those most precious songs that instrumentally changed who we are. For our daughter ...

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Test Anxiety Stinks!

Test Anxiety Stinks!

Test Anxiety Stinks! My daughter came home this week and immediately began to lose it over a test she was scheduled to take. A test, A TEST! I cannot take a test. This is absolutely awful. I will f...

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Life moves fast!

Life moves fast!

Life moves fast!. So I’m sitting here with my husband and I’m staring at him wondering where all the years have gone. I have officially celebrated 30 years of birthdays with him. I was with him for...

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No Such thing as a painless life

No Such thing as a painless life

No Such thing as a painless life. I had a rough week this week. It was just challenging. One thing after another. On top of personal challenges my daughter had a setback. I was discussing this with...

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