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Life

Wordless Wednesday: Spring Planting

March 17, 2010

After months of cold, pouring rain and even snow, the sun decided to make an appearance this week. Spring is in the air!
There is nothing like some dirt, a trowel and some $3 flowers to make for one very happy child. Frugal family fun at its finest!
What are you planting this Spring?

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Kindred Spirits

March 4, 2010

Three women.
With entirely different backgrounds. In three different states.
Three moms.
One first timer. One of all girls. One a step-mother.
Three wives.
One to a Pastor. One to her childhood sweetheart. One finding her way.
Three churches.
Different denominations. Or not one. Different music. One wears a hat each week. The others wear jeans.
Three bloggers. Three friends.
One faith.
Brought together through [...]

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Disney Frugal Style

March 3, 2010

A few weeks ago, my family and I embarked on our first ever trip to sunny freezing cold Orlando for an adventure at Walt Disney World. We combined the Disney Social Media Moms conference with a quick family vacation since the price could not be beat. What a blessing it was to surprise the girls [...]

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Kids and Asparagus: Really?

February 24, 2010

I must be doing something right. One child adores asparagus. Seriously! She will eat a whole plate of spears like they are french fries. The other child? Not so much.
Sara knows that when we find asparagus on sale, we buy it. With Spring right around the corner (I hope!), now is the time to look [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Travelin’ Man

February 17, 2010

One of the many photos from my recent trip to Blissdom, these are a few of my personal favorites. My official travel buddy, Colin goes everywhere I go.
He is particularly fond of climbing into and on top of things, especially Mommy’s suitcase! This must be a boy thing, because I do not remember my girls [...]

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Celebrate the Simple

January 8, 2010

Birthdays at our house mean a special breakfast chosen by the person of honor. Sometimes it’s pancakes at home, other times it is a restaurant indulgence.
Today, my Leah turned 4 years old. Daddy asked her to choose her special breakfast selection. My mouth watered at the possibility of eggs benedict and fresh squeezed juice.
She chose… [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Snow!

December 30, 2009

Contrary to popular belief, it is not always hot in Texas…

This Radio Flyer Wagon was under our tree this year and has already gotten more use than all the kids’ presents combined. Totally. worth it.

Dallas saw its first White Christmas in 80 years last week! A rare treat, indeed.

Then today, it snowed again.

It may be [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: A Frugal Christmas Card

December 23, 2009

This is the one. It made it onto our Christmas card. And it’s still not quite perfect. Our first of many as a family of 6!
This shot was taken by my sister with a point and shoot. The girls’ dresses were courtesy of Grandma (a yearly tradition). Everything else was from our closets with the [...]

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Real Family Photo Fun

December 21, 2009

I don’t know about y’all, but I could really use a good laugh this week. With company coming, meals to prepare, and the unavoidable last-minute shopping trips, the pressure is on.
The Happy Housewife is sharing REAL Family Christmas photos this week and encouraging others to do the same. So while these photos may not have [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Baby Love

December 2, 2009

Over the weekend we managed to pull off a family photo shoot in hopes of capturing the perfect shot for our Christmas cards this year.
Here is a sweet moment my sister captured of me and Colin. Can you believe he is already 7 months old?

182 shots later, we chose the perfect one for THE CARD.
*By [...]

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