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Master Your Dog Door in 5 Simple Steps

Here are 5 easy steps to help even you get through a dog door with skill. Masterfully illustrated by my son, Q.

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Family Glamping

Glamping last weekend was what this little family needed. No cell service or TV! It was relaxing and wonderful to get away from all the general media negativity, even for a few moonlit nights. We hiked to check out other camping spot options and positively enjoyed being outdoors where it wasn't our own yard. We… Continue reading Family Glamping

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Become You

Encourage the world to be a better place one decision at a time!

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Sloth-like Living

Take a moment to observe what's going on around you and breathe.

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Time. What?! When??

Does anyone else run out of time to type up a good blog?? I promise I'll have one next week. It'll work. No really. It's happening. Maybe don't hold your breath. But it'll be good. I'm sure. Okay, yep. In the meantime, here's a picture of little Q driving the big tractor with daddy!

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Adoption Heartbreak

For reasons I won't specify, we recently decided to withdraw from the adoption opportunity that was presented to us in January. It was an extremely agonizing decision with numerous discussions with doctors, nurses, and people that have been in similar situations. Definitely one of the toughest decisions we've ever made. Even after we decided, we… Continue reading Adoption Heartbreak

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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