Beautiful Colorado

After visiting with Grandma and Grandpa H G and I split ways- he traveled up to Denver to spend some time with his eldest sister while I stopped in Colorado Springs for a mini college roommate reunion.  These girls are a few of the most special and influential people in my life.  They have...

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humansofnewyork:I asked his favorite thing about his son, and he replied: “That he’s very loving.” Hearing this, the boy asked:“What about basketball?”The dad answered: “I like that you’re good at basketball. But my favorite thing is that you’re very loving.”As seen on one of my favorite blo...

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[wpvideo dFUeTVuB]This is how my sweet little niece used to crawl. I just love that little monk...

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[wpvideo FaafAGHs]My all time favorite noi...

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Off to the desert

Our next leg took us to Glenn’s mom’s home in New Mexico.  Devon always loves being with his Grandma and Grandpa Jim.  We went on a bunch of fun little adventures this time around.  We did the aquarium……an oasis (you know you are in the desert when some grass and a little pond qualifies...

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San Diego!

My best friend from high school got married in May, so we flew out to San Diego for the wedding.  It was a great few days- and the wedding perfectly fit the personalty of Rebekah, the bride.  I just love when that happens.A couple nights before the “big day" the bride and groom gathered a...

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[wpvideo LQ2hSRh3]Devon didn’t just learn how to walk while we were visiting Jon and Ashley, he also learned how to drive a four wheeler.  And boy I tell you what- he sure did love ...

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[wpvideo lVQBPZUo]Little Man accomplished a huge feat while we were in Delaware.  At 12 months our boy finally took his first steps!  I credit Reed with finally getting him to do it, Devon didn’t like not being able to keep up with his buddy and so finally he just started walking! &nb...

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A carriage ride

So here’s a little something you don’t see every day:Jon and Ashley’s neighbor just so happened to be a collector of dog carriages (or sulkies, as some call them). While walking her dog one evening she offered the Little Man a ride, and we obviously HAD to say yes, if only to get this exact photo.  ...

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Next stop: Pennsylvania Delaware

After seeing a few friends and family in DC, we made our way up to the Pennsylvania/Delaware border to see some of our closest friends: Jon and Ashley.  Their little boy, Reed, is only four months older than Devon, so it was really fun to see the two of them chasing each other and playing like...

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I came across this poem this morning and just had to share. "i am a woman" by christianna reed maas"My willingness to carry life is the revenge, the antidote, the great rebuttal of every murder, every abortion, and every genocide. I sustain humanity. Deep inside of me, life grows. I am death’s opposition.I have pushed back the hand of darkness today. I have caused there to be a weakening tremor...

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