Static archive of a family blog, 2008–2017. This blog is no longer active.

Category: Maggie

My WICKED Awesome Birthday

So Chad bought me Wicked tickets a while ago and that put him in the running for husband of the year. But he claimed the prize when he agreed to allow my sister Laura to go with me because she hadn't seen it while he…

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Girl's Camp

After months and months of planning and praying, "the week" finally came and went. And I'm pleased to announce it was all worth it! I had an amazing time. Here are a few highlights from my first girl's camp as a leader. Top Ten Favorite…

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My Remodel

I'm a log cabin. I'm a cute little log cabin. I function; I keep the rain out (except that one leak). I have a plumbing issue that needs some work. And the kitchen could use a little updating, new hardware, stuff like that. There isn't…

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Balance

I'm feeling a need to counter balance my last post. I've noticed this is kind of my rant place and my journal is my gratitude/happy place. Which is fine except I think some people are getting the wrong idea. So here are a few entries…

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2 Truths and a Lie

Can you guess? 1. I'm not a fan of Christmas music on the radio, bah hum bug! Give me my music back! 2. I don't like crunchy leaves, they just blow around and I have raking all the time! 3. I HATE twilight! Too many…

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Sticky Hands and Messy Faces

The last two weeks have been extremely emotionally and physically draining for me. Keep watching for stories and pictures of all the fun we have had; it has been a lot of fun but very draining. And here's what I concluded from it all: I…

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My Strange Addiction

I know it shouldn't be this big of a deal, but it is and I'm sad this morning. I'm leaving facebook. Because I've been told to quit through personal revelation and took it as take a week break. But I had a moment a few…

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"I'm in love and I don't care who knows it!"

I don't usually get all cheesy, but sometimes you gotta. Chad and I have been married 7 years this month. And so I want to pay a tribute to him. I don't want to say he makes me happy, because no one can make someone…

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37 Weeks

In honor of making it to the last three weeks, it's guessing time. When will baby come and how much will she weigh? Here's some help, Patrick came in 3 days early at 9lb 12oz. Auretta surprised us 19 days early and 6lbs 15oz. David…

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Happy Mother's Day

I have GREAT mothers in my life. First off mine, the woman who gave me life and the woman who taught me how to live it. I love her and want so much to be like her. My mother-in-law, I hate that term, in French…

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