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how can i keep from singing?

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I’ve mentioned that I feel really fortunate to be a part of my church’s band. We’re small, but we’ve gelled over time and have been able to share our love for music with others and, hopefully, haven’t left them too disappointed. I’ve also mentioned how it hasn’t been the same since we lost one of our favorite members, Paul, back in April. It’s honestly been very difficult to keep going without him because often, I will hear his voice (or his broken g-string). There are a few songs that only take a moment to get going before I can hear him in the background. And I’m honestly hoping it remains that way forever.  Continue reading →

a grandma’s laugh

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We were at Gull Meadow Farms this afternoon trying to stay warm for what’s become a bit of a tradition for families to gather and celebrate the fall season. Some of the kiddos don their Halloween costumes. Well, heck, some of the adults do as well. The fun part, though, is getting out into Pumpkin Lane and watching them (yes, kids and adults again) enjoy the activities. Continue reading →

wordless wednesday

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back off, little ladies.

back off, little ladies.

Considering last night’s post, it’s ironic that today has been dubbed “Love Your Body Day”. I decided to ask Connor tonight what he loves about his body. He said his arms … because his legs are kinda boring. All they do is walk. (He’ll realize someday that’s kind of a big deal). But your arms? Well, Connor says your arms can do crazy things like open the refrigerator. I told him I liked my arms, too, as I pointed and made a comment about going to the gun show. He laughed and decided to wrap his sweet little arms around my waist and attempted to pick me up. Yeah, your arms aren’t that strong yet, buddy.

expecting

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My friend Melissa is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her sweet little boy in just a few short weeks … October 3, to be exact. By the way, I can’t imagine how I would have felt knowing the exact day Connor would enter my world. This is where Melissa-the-likes-to-plan-ahead friend is very different than Staci-the-fly-by-the-seat gal. But I digress. Continue reading →

the best worst things

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Anyone who is old enough to remember can recount what his or her day looked like exactly twelve years ago today. I read and heard stories from others throughout the day doing just that … a friend feeling as though all he needed to do was to get to his soon-to-be fiancée to hold her tight and a teacher having to maintain her composure all day at school because she wasn’t able to talk with students about what had happened. Others just simply shared words of encouragement or of thoughtful remembrance. It was one of the worst days. Continue reading →

seventeen

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My dearest, sweet Alyssa,

I’ve been watching you. I feel so fortunate that some of life’s circumstances resulted in your becoming a much greater presence in my (and Connor’s) life these past couple of years. I’ve watched you become a beautiful young woman as you (and your sister!) have helped me care for my little man.  Continue reading →

reading lips

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You know how its always a little concerning when your child’s quiet in the back of the car? Especially when they have your phone? No? Just me?

Connor likes to play several games on my phone. He’s also figured out how to find videos on YouTube. By the way … have you seen How Animals Eat Their Food? Hilarious.

Yesterday, he got quiet. I figured he was playing one of his games or looking through my photo album which is also sometimes scary. P.S. never screen shot workouts you think would be worth trying, especially if the workout is meant to improve the look of your behind with the details placed oh-so-perfectly over the contour of a woman’s behind. The next thing you know your son will be zooming in on it and sharing it with everyone … at church.

Anyway, we pulled in the garage and he asked me to look at what he’d created. He happened to open my new camera app and figured out how to take a video. He asked me if I could guess what he was saying (because he did it as ‘quietly as possible’) but he couldn’t help himself and blurted it out. I’ll let you watch and see if you can tell why he makes my heart melt.

Sorry my kid’s face is super-sized.