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Make a Change

"It's not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It's our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless." - L. R. Knost Amen!! The Proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" is definitely true. Children watch and overhear… Continue reading Make a Change

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Unplug Your Life

"If we do not unplug we may miss the small still voice." - M. Russell Ballard Much to my husband's dismay, I am not one to have my phone with me constantly "just in case" I receive a text, call, or alert for a new post on Facebook or Instagram. If it's important, they'll leave… Continue reading Unplug Your Life

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Monday Thankfulness

Today I am thankful. Thankful for my lovely family and that we are healthy. I genuinely admire my amazing husband for being the devoted father that my cherished son and I are so lucky to have in our lives. Our incredible jobs naturally take us away from spending all our time with our adorable son,… Continue reading Monday Thankfulness

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Outside Baby

Does it make us bad parents for letting him crawl around playing in the dirt and rocks without shoes? Never mind, don't answer that. It would help all his pants if he would walk by himself though. He just LOVES being outside!

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Adoption #2 Update

We are relieved to hear the baby looks great from the ultrasound and that she's having a boy!! My husband and I were not going to be picky, but we are thrilled for another baby boy. Ready to expand our family! Well, in July.

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Kudos to Social Media Moms

Hats off to the moms that show family pictures with everyone looking at the camera smiling in the beautiful, picturesque outdoor setting! Congratulations to those who work out which in turn possess fit bodies, even after children! Cheers to those who enjoy their picture taken and have perfect makeup and hair every day! I am… Continue reading Kudos to Social Media Moms

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Remotes, Fans, and Baby Doll Head

Little Q is a mess. A hilarious, goofy, little mess! If I could capture pictures or videos of everything he does, we'd be rich. Any time he notices our phones are out, our tot wants to see himself in it then hold it with both hands so it's unusable. Last night I opened a game… Continue reading Remotes, Fans, and Baby Doll Head