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I've decided to move my blog to Wordpress. The name's the same...the URL has changed. So please change your bookmark for my blog and join me at thewrightblessings.wordpress.com. Both blog sites will remain active for now but all new posts will be on Wordpress. Come on over and check out my new site.

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Today I am abundantly grateful for: 1. Godly teachers 2. Homemade peach cobbler 3. Long bike rides 4. Laughing with friends 5. Late night talks with Tim on the deck

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1.) My husband grew up doing construction because his Dad is a general contractor. Even when we were dating Tim and I would often drive around looking at houses, and it's a pastime we still enjoy today. So it's no surprise that our kids enjoy it, too. They loved the Parade of Homes this year, and we all get excited when we get a chance to walk through a house still under construction. We

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We are a water skiing family! We love the lake, so when the opportunity to spend a week at a lake house came up we jumped on it! It was a dream come true and the best vacay we've ever had! We invited lots of family to come with us (the lake house could sleep over 20 people) but everyone couldn't make it. We got to share it with my parents, my brother and sister-in-law from Florida, and my aunt,

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Today I am thankful for: 1. Play time with Emma and Nate. 2. Laughs with friends. 3. Inspiring music. 4. A good night sleep. 5. Breakfast with my Savior.

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1.) I'm not a coffee drinker...neither is Tim. We didn't even own a coffee maker for a long time, but I actually bought one several years ago so we could offer our guests coffee. In the wintertime we use it to heat water for tea and hot chocolate, so it didn't surprise me at all when Nate saw a coffee maker in a magazine this morning and he said, "Oh look! A hot chocolate maker!" 2.) I love

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Emma wanted to start the school year with a new haircut, and she opted for a much shorter cut this time. She's been growing out her bangs for well over a year now, and they were finally long enough that - with this cut - her hair is all one length. I love it! For us, the new school year always begins with a fun tradition - opening the "Schultute" - the night before the first day of school. (

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Yesterday was one of the most beautiful days I've experienced in a long time - simply because it was wrapped in tremendous peace. For many months - too many to count - satan has attacked me with anxiety. Anxiety about any and everything. That's been his tool of choice, and I hate it! I've been engaged in an ongoing battle for my peace and joy as I seek to claim those gifts, which Christ has

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As I wrote this post in my head earlier this week it was a much different story than what I am about to share. There's one reason I am sharing this story with you...because God wants you to know He is ever-present and He hears every prayer you utter. That's the very thing He taught me over the course of two days. Tuesday I took my kids to the dentist for a check-up, expecting a quick in and out

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This morning the kids and I had planned to go for a walk, so I decided to make a picture scavenger hunt to keep them interested (and to ward of complaining - not that my kids ever do that). ☺ It was fun to look for all the items on the list and discuss variations of the pictures. With Nate I especially worked on his colors. Our conversation went something like this: Me: "What color is that

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We had an amazing lake house vacation! The hightlight for my husband was the buoy course we found tucked into a little cove. Here's a video... ...stay tuned for pictures and a complete run down of the amazing time we had.

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We just returned home (last night) from our week-long vacation at the lake house. It was an amazing week, which I will be posting about shortly. Being on that trip and having such a wonderful time created so much gratitude in my heart. So I am revisiting "Friday Five" because I don't want to miss sharing the thankfulness I felt on our vacation. Today I am thankful for: 1. A log home on the

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Today I am thankful for: * Getting to see family from out of state * God's healing for my sick children * Choices * Inspiring books * Evening talks on the deck with Tim

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This book by Elisabeth Elliot is one of the most challenging, engaging and profound books I've read in a long time. She explores these areas of discipline in the Christian life: * Body * Mind * Place * Time * Possessions * Work * Feelings I read this book in two days. Then I read it again...more slowly...deliberately soaking in the truths in each chapter. There are so many good things I want to

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If you live in Colorado, I find that it is essential to have a well-thought out biking theology. The reason? Elevation! Not long ago a friend of mine in Oklahoma posted her running log, which included a commentary on great dislike for the "hills" she had to run. The small print noted there was a total change in elevation of 30 feet. It still makes me giggle. I think there's a 30 foot elevation

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Most of my friends know that, for me, Mondays are cleaning/laundry days. I spend the whole day cleaning the entire house and doing all the laundry. My philosophy is this: I don't want to be a slave to housework. So I do it once a week. That's it! By the weekend the mess is usually driving me crazy, but I force myself to let it go and not make my family uptight with my deranged need for

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I came across this blog post titled, "The 7 habits of people who put radical trust in God." It is really, really worth your time to read this post! I've been reading a wonderful book on discipline, which I will blog about shortly, and this post aligns with all the Lord is currently teaching me. It also gave me some great book references that I'll have to add to my reading list.

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Today I am thankful for: 1. Water parks 2. New friends 3. New opportunities 4. Smell of rain 5. My health

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1.) Earlier this week I got to meet some bloggy friends! Thanks Meredith for making all the arrangements! It was a beautiful day at the park, meeting new friends while the kids played. I'm looking forward to doing it again and including more local bloggers, so let me know if you want to join us. 2.) I'm reading a wonderful book by Elisabeth Elliot titled "Discipline: The Glad Surrender." This

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This morning I woke up and went for a mile run around the neighborhood. As I neared the top of the first hill, I was taken with the view - city in one direction and mountains in the other. I stopped, thinking to myself, "I never want to be so hurried that I don't have time to stop and be thankful." So I stood and praised God for all the blessings in my life as I took in the beautiful scenery.

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Today I am thankful for: 1. A day at the lake with my family. 2. Afternoon clouds. 3. Naps. 4. New books. 5. Talking with Emma about God.

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When it rains, I stamp! I've updated my card blog Aunt Crissy Cards with new creations. Check it out and let me know which ones are your faves.

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This is the card I made for Tim on Fathers Day. This card was extra special because it's similar to Tim's '57 Chevy, which he bought when he was 16 and restored himself. It was worth the 2 hours I put into it trying to make it perfect. (The coloring was intense!)

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Today I am thankful for: 1. Weekend camping trips 2. Thunderstorms 3. Laughter from my children 4. Water skiing 5. The power of prayer

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1.) My friend Emily posted this quote on her blog, and I liked it so much I decided to borrow it. "Worry implies that we don't quite trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what's happening in our lives. Stress says that the things we are involved in are important enough to merit our impatience, our lack of grace toward others, or our tight grip of control

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The crown of the home is godliness. The beauty of the home is order. The glory of the home is hospitality. The blessing of the home is contentment. Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933)

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A few months ago I came across this blog: Building the Blocks, and I was so moved by what I read and saw. This family is such an inspiration! They have 4 biological children and 5 adopted children. And now they are preparing to move to Guatemala where they can make a difference in the lives of more orphans.Once I read their story, I knew I wanted to get involved. You see, prior to discovering 

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Tim and I went to Breckenridge to celebrate our anniversary, while the kids had a grand time at Nanny & Papa's house. It's actually up for debate as to who had more fun. Within minutes of arriving in Breck, we hit our favorite ice cream shop. The Mexican chocolate was amazing! This was the view from the lodge we stayed in, which was the same place we spent the first night of our honeymoon.

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Happy anniversary to the man of my dreams! "Some call it luck, but I know it's grace." I love you this much... This is what an "I do" and thirteen years of blessing have amounted to...a wonderful life, a wonderful family, a wonderful dream come true. I love you, Tim!

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This is an idea that my SIL Mendy does on Facebook, listing five things each Friday she is thankful for. I love it! So I am borrowing the idea for my blog (since I am rarely on FB these days). Today I am thankful for: 1. Summer days. 2. Cool evening breezes. 3. Little hands that reach up to the counter to sneak a bit while I prepare dinner. 4. Fireworks! 5. Celebrating 13 years of a wonderful

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This month's stamp club was full of new, creative techniques! This card was made with a dryer sheet and crystal effects. Gorgeous, I know! This is a quilted card that, well, looks amazing! And this was my fave! The butterfly is a die cut of a Hansen's soda can. I know, right!?! No wonder I can't wait for mommy's night out each month when I get to stamp and make some wonderful cards like

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1.) I'm not a big chocolate or candy gal, but I am in love with these chocolates! I bought them for a baby shower and discovered they are divine! They are now my guilty pleasure...a little treat to myself every now and then. 2.) Nate and I have a favorite book that we read every single night (and often during the day). Check out The Little Blue Truck and tell me what you think. It has the cutest

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"Christians are simply beggars who know where other beggars can find bread." ~ The Book of Hours by T. Davis Bunn

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As the kids and I rode bikes this morning I saw a sign outside of a landscaping shop that read, "Make today your masterpiece." I thought that was so beautiful and couldn't quit thinking about it. If I looked at my day as an opportunity to create a masterpiece, what would I do?! How would I handle things differently? What things would I relinquish because they didn't meet the "important" factor.

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1) I was seriously thinking about taking a summer break from blogging until I read my friend Emily's blog and copied her post title. The thing is...I love blogging! But I have been very distracted playing with my kids this week. We've had a picnic every single day (even Monday when it rained...we picnicked in the basement). We've played Barbies, the Wii, and finished a 500 piece puzzle (thanks

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My blog friend Meredith shared this blog site on her blog, and I fell in love with all the amazing recipes I found. The thing I liked the most is that they all seem to be pretty simple. There are so many recipes on my "to try" list now...I need to get cooking!

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My sister-in-law, Judi, makes this yummy white chicken chili, so I asked her to share her recipe with me. My whole family loves this! This is my version...adjusted...since I rarely follow a recipe. 2 cans white kidney beans, undrained 2 cans navy beans, undrained 1 large can/jar green chile 1 can Mexicorn 1 cup frozen corn 3 or 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 16 oz chicken

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This morning my friend, Kelly, and I hosted a baby shower for our dear friend Becky. It was one of my favorite themes mostly because of the creative touches we came up with. Kelly and I with the beautiful mommy-to-be. We made these pom pom flowers and added some paper lanterns. Kelly made this pretty bouquet out of onesies and booties. The spread of food was to die for! Kelly created

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Nate developed chicken pox this week. We were anticipating him getting them after Emma had them, and I was glad they hadn't passed him by. I'd rather have him get it over with, and the truth is you rarely hear of kids getting chicken pox anymore. But it's still hard to see your babies not feeling well. We had plans to go to the zoo yesterday with all the cousins, so we had to cancel. For the

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For one of Emma's last days of school, her class had a drive in movie. So all the kids made cars out of boxes. This is Emma's creative idea!

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Emma had chicken pox on her birthday, so we spent the day at home. Luckily, we had already scheduled her party for the following weekend. We started the day with presents! Emma received a much anticipated gift...a gift she's been wanting for several years...a Wii! Of course we played it right away! Birthday dinner on the deck. And cake...decorated with musical notes in honor of one

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It's official! Nate is now a water skier! We went to the lake this week for the first time this summer, and Nate was more than ready to try out his ski. At two and a half years old he already looks like a pro! Way to go buddy!!! Emma started skiing at the same age, and she started on combos last summer behind the boat. This is one water ski crazy family!!!

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The pictures say it all....it was a FUN day!!!!

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We went to our favorite CO camping spot for Memorial Day weekend. It was a perfect weekend with nice weather and lots of fun and relaxation. This little creek runs right through our camp site. LOVE our new chairs! The tent was a perfect play place for Nate and Emma. One of our favorite camping activities...building stick towns. Handmade boat races. Relaxing by the fire.

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"The days are long, but the years fly by." So the saying goes...and I find it to be so true. It seems like yesterday that we welcomed our baby girl into the world. After nine long months of morning sickness, God blessed us with Emma. Little did we know how much laughter, joy and excitement she would bring to our lives. Emma has grown into such a smart, talented, caring, tender and silly little

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At the Dinosaur Museum: "I want to cut them up, put them on the grill and eat them!" While playing with Emma: "That's not respectable, Emma!" While playing with his toy cell-phone: "Hi Uncle Tomy. You're going fishing? And taking your boat?" To Mommy: "He caught three fish and put them on the grill. They are kinda spicey." To Emma after she called him a big boy: "I am not a big boy yet! I am

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I ordered a bunch of card stock in a certain color scheme to make some baby shower invitations, but I had a bunch left over. So I made lots and lots of cards using the same color scheme. Here is a sampling of five of the cards I made. Birthday card for a friend. End-of-year card for Emma's teacher. Graduation card for a friend. Thank you cards for my 5K committee and volunteers. And

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From my precious Emma. She made this Mothers Day card for me at school. I am so touched by her tender words and love for me. It starts off with, "You are the flower of my life." Thank you for making Mothers Day so special. I love you, Emma!

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So one of the things we did over Mothers Day weekend is take the kids to "Touch a Truck." This was one the coolest events I have ever been to. And I'm pretty sure my kids concur. There was every kind of truck, tractor and bus imaginable...and the kids got to climb and sit all over them. Relish the excitement....

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As always, card club did not disappoint! This first card created a "seal" using embossing powder and stamping. Love it! And the next two cards are just beautiful designs and layouts. Thanks Jen for sharing your awesome creativity!

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One of my favorite things to hear Nate say is, "I need you." He often says it when we are driving in the car and he wants out of his car seat. Or when we are walking through a store and he wants to be carried. He will hold out his hands to me and sweetly say, "Mommy, I need you." I thought about it a lot this morning as I sat in church listening to Pastor Matt teach on Psalm 23. When he shared

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Seven months ago I jumped in both feet to coordinating and directing a 5K fundraiser for Emma's school. Lots of people told me it couldn't be done...that we wouldn't make any money...and it would cost thousands of dollars to put on. From the beginning I called the 5K "God's event" and felt confident we would see success. I forged ahead despite all the nay-sayers and formed a wonderful committee

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Who put who down for a nap?!

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On Sunday we went to church and heard a wonderful message on the 23rd Psalm. That afternoon Tim and Emma made a delicious dinner, and Tim's parents joined us. The menu included filet mignon, baked potatoes, fruit salad, green salad, sour dough bread, and steamed green beans. And the most decadent chocolate mousse dessert I've ever had. I love generational pictures. Tim and his Momma. It

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The Saturday before Mothers Day my Mom and Dad came over to spend the day with us. First we went to Emma's soccer game, which they won! Emma's cheering section. That's my sweet friend Stephanie and her son Joseph. Then we had a picnic at the park. Afterwards, we went to "Touch a Truck," which was one WAY COOL event. But that deserves its own post. (Check back later this week.) Then us

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I will start by telling you my Mothers Day posts will be made in three separate parts. I am starting with this one...family pictures...because they are the reason I get to celebrate Mothers Day at all. The two most precious kids! Emma and Nate bring so much joy and laughter to my life. I feel so undeserving, and yet I thank God every day for counting me faithful to be their Mom. Before I

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Last Friday night our small group got together, and s'mores was the treat of the evening! My friend Kelly is the queen of s'mores! I promise you've never seen a spread like she does! We were gonna roast them outside over her firepit, but the wind came up so we made the best of it and used the oven. "YUM-O" is all I can say! The kids would agree. Nate loves being the "cooker man" when he goes

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Nate was playing with Emma's doll this morning, and he told me her name was Baby Jesus. Then he said, "She needs an adjustment." So he walked her over to Tim's adjusting table and got her all fixed up. Like father, like son.

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I've listened to this song a lot lately. It's caused me to exam my life's response to trials and suffering. "What if your blessings come through raindrops. What if your healing comes through tears? What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know you're near? What if the trials of this life are your mercies in disguise?" What if...

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Two girls in our couples small group are pregnant, so we decided to host a couple's BBQ...or BaByQ! This is the apron invitation I made for it.

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Emma's new Easter outfit + a stylish skirt she paired with it. I can't believe how big she is getting!

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Colorado weather is always full of surprises!

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This month's card club was fabulous! I learned some really cool techniques, which translated to some adorable cards. This is a pedal box with some really creative touches. Adorable little birthday card. I love everything about this card...the colors, the layers, the textures, the sentiment.

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The night we got home from Texas, I had Easter baskets waiting for Nate and Emma. They both got these dancing monkeys, and Nate had such a ball with his. He LOVES monkeys, so he kept hugging his and laughing everytime it would sing and dance. Emma was really excited to get the DVD of "Tangled." And her adorable new outfit (that I got on clearance last November)!

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We went to Texas for Easter weekend and had so much fun hanging out with my extended family. It was extra fun because we took my parents with us. Emma and Nate got to color eggs with their second cousins, Jacey and Emmie. My cousin Jenny and I had fun helping with egg coloring. Getting ready to go find eggs! Nate would pick up an egg and shake it. If it doesn't like a good one (i.e. like

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About a week ago I got really frustrated with Emma and her incredibly messy room. After a long day of cleaning, I walked into her room and was overwhelmed at the mess. In a moment of exasperation I said, "You live like a slob in this room." (**Gasp** Not a proud parenting moment, but yes I do lose my cool from time to time.) So fast forward to last night. I am tucking Emma into bed when she

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On Saturday night Tim and I had a special date with George W Bush. It was just us and the 43rd president of the United States...and over 1,000 other people. But come on, how many people get to say they had dinner with a U.S. president?! President Bush was the keynote speaker at a fundraiser banquet for Emma's school - Colorado Springs Christian School. He was so funny (something I didn't know

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"Pursuing God has less to do with what we give up and more to do with making Him a priority." (taken from The Prayers of David)

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In my journey through Lent and physical affliction, the Lord has spoken to me about longing. It's not terribly intellectual. It's actually quite simple. When I came down with my physical affliction, I was no longer able to run. Nor was I able to exercise at all. This was a huge deal for this girl who enjoys exercising and does it 5 or 6 days a week. To go from an almost daily routine of running

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I've become undone. Nothing is as it used to be. At least for now. I'm undone, but I am secure. When I began my journey through Lent, I expected several things but I never expected the spiritual attack that Satan would wage against me. It all started three weeks ago through a physical affliction that hit me with such force that all activity came to a screeching halt. It's then that Satan took

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I have the neatest group of ladies in my Bible study small group! We decided to have brunch at Panera (while the kids played at church), and it worked out that we got to incorporate a baby shower, too! I have such tender feelings for these dear ladies who study God's Word and share their journeys with me. There were several ladies that couldn't join us...we missed you! Everyone should be so

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I made this card as a sample invitation but ended up sending it to a friend who recently had a baby. I love my new owl stamp and punch!

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Two really cute friend cards. The owl stamp and punch are new faves. You'll see more of this soon. My personal favorite this month...for Mothers Day.

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This year we decided to take a road trip to Kansas City and stay at The Great Wolf Lodge. Dinner at the lodge where all the kids meals come with wolf ears. Why we came...the indoor waterpark! Lunch at Cheeseburger in Paradise - the BEST burger ever! The kids had bunk beds to sleep on. They loved watching movies in the evening. Story Time! Cub Club - where Nate played and did puppet

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"Circumstances may appear to wreck our lives and God's plans, but God is not helpless among the ruins." ~ Eric Liddell (The movie Chariots of Fire is about his life.)

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This morning I put on a dress for church (something I rarely do in the winter). Nate saw me and asked, "What's that Mommy?" I said, "It's my dress." With lots of excitement he asked, "Is it a princess dress!?!" I decided right then and there I need warm weather so I can wear dresses more often. I could get used to being called a princess each week!

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"Purity comes with a radical attitude toward the thought life." (Beth Moore, David) "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your MIND and with all your strength." ~ Mark 12:30 "May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart (thoughts) be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my rock and redeemer." ~ Psalm 19:14 I began this 2nd day of Lent

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Confession: I've never participated in Lent. Right about now I'm wondering how many of you gasped? Or is this not unusual for a modern day Christ-follower? The truth is...after seeing lots of posts on Facebook about what people were giving up for Lent (more about this later) , I googled it to learn more about this mysterious holiday. {More gasps?} As a child I had many Catholic friends who

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"I pray my pain will be healed, but more so, I pray for the strength to bear it, the grace to benefit from it, and the devotion to offer it up as a sacrifice of praise to God." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada

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This time last year I was training for my first-ever 5K. It was called 5K on St. Patrick's Day, which I chose because it was a completely flat course (hard to find in Colorado) and the weather was perfect for spring running. It was a great experience and ended up being the first of 6 races that I would run last year. I planned to do the same race again this year. But...here we are...one week

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I've been wrestling with God this week. Trying to figure out His will for my life...where I stand...what the condition of my heart should be...confessing what the condition of my heart is. As I wrestled I became accutely aware of two things: God is merciful. And God is gracious. He never got angry with me. In fact, He encouraged me to pour out my heart to Him (Psalm 62:8). I told Him everything

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This month's card club had some fun friend-themed cards. Love these designs!

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My Bible study small group started planning a dinner for military wives whose husbands are deployed about 5 months ago. It began as a Christmas dinner, but we ended up rescheduling for the weekend before Valentines Day. It was so fun to watch how God brought all the details together. We said from the very beginning this was His event. Let me tell ya, God is a great party planner! Our theme was

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Last month I started taking Nate to My Gym, a children's fun & fitness center. He loves it! From the very first day he impressed the instructors with his abilities (like jumping with no fear), his charisma (he's always willing to try new stunts) and his comprehension (he follows directions really well when he wants to). Nate has affectionately coined the phrase "My Gym House." This is a cross

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In the past seven days we have had three snow days! Nate and I love it when Emma gets to stay home on a snow day. So this post is dedicated to the best things about snow days! ♥ Lazy mornings. ♥ Staying in our PJs half the day or all day, whichever we prefer. ♥ Playing games. ♥ Leisurely breakfast. ♥ Unhurried workouts. ♥ Macaroni & cheese for lunch. ♥ Quiet time for everyone. ♥ Crafts. ♥

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We had our small group over for a super bowl party, but I think everyone was more interested in playing games and chowing on good food than watching the actual game. (And can I just say, the commercials were so lame this year!)

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This is my version of the mod-dot baby shower, which was my latest card order. I love these colors and how the elements fit together to make this theme. You can't tell on this picture, but I used crystal effects on the necklace which gave this card some fun bling.

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Card Club!!!! I love going to card club because I can make super cute cards using other people's creativity. I have one of the most fabulous demonstrators out there. Aren't these fabulous!?

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I didn't make any New Year resolutions...or even write out my yearly list of goals and dreams. I've just wrestled with this stirring deep within me. It's a stirring that beckons me to the Word of God throughout the day, wakens me in the night to pray, calms my anxious thoughts and deepens my longing for more of Him! That's my focus for 2011 - more of HIM! To know Him...not just by name...but in

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We started out New Years Eve by sledding with the cousins! Our street is perfect for sledding because it slopes down to the cul-de-sac. That evening we went to the Sunbird for dinner—our annual family tradition. This is our 8th year to go, and we always have so much fun. We enjoy reminiscing about the past year and then talking about our goals and dreams for the coming year. Of course, the food

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We celebrated Tim's birthday last weekend. It started with a birthday breakfast and presents. This is one of Tim's favorite gifts...a customized calendar. I started this tradition about 4 years, and everyone looks forward to the new one each year. That afternoon my Mom watched the kids while we went to Denver. We saw the Blue Man Group, and it was a great time! Then we went shopping at Bass

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So far we have had 2 snows in Colorado Springs, and neither of them have been very noteworthy. This last one though left the streets white enough that the kids were able to sled a bit. It was Nate's first time! Of course he loved it! It was 60 degrees today! I'm not complaining...I LOVE the warm weather. But it does seem a little odd for Colorado. There's a rumor that we might get a white

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Here's the latest from December's card club. This is a Christmas box that I put little candies in. Love the crinkle paper and tinsel on this project! A Christmas gift card holder...with more tinsel. Fun Christmas tags...with lots of bling!

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Every year we have receive a gift certificate for brunch at the Broadmoor from Tim's office staff. We look forward to this Christmas gift every year! Sometimes we go in the summer, but sometimes we save it for December so we can see all the wonderful decorations. One of the hightlights is the massive gingerbread house display. One of dozens of Christmas trees. Emma's favorite brunch item -

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This is our family Christmas card this year. I had fun using shimmer paint for the first time, but I learned after making most of my cards that I needed to rub the paint in more instead of daubbing it on. The red cardstock is called "Cherry Cobbler." I LOVE it! Makes me want to eat pie everytime I use it.

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Over Thanksgiving break we camped out in the basement! Every holiday includes a wrestling session with Uncle Tomy! Thanksgiving dinner....YUM! We put up the tree and, as is tradition, Tim and the kids laid under it and read Christmas books. Emma and Nate played in the show! Nate got to do some painting! We went to the Pueblo Parade of Lights (for the first time) because my niece

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One day I found Nate doing this... What a smart boy! Have you ever seen such cuteness?!

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Emma is our avid reader! This girl reads any and every where.

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I can't even begin to count all the blessings in my life, but it sure is fun to try. This Thanksgiving I am grateful for the way God meets me just where I am. I'm thankful for the way He has instructed my heart, led me down unknown paths, and provided wisdom just when I needed it. I'm thankful for: * My husband and his faithful love. * My children and the joy and laughter they bring to our

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Nate comes up with the craziest ideas! Despite the crash landing he wanted to go again. That's when I called for bedtime...before we had to make a late night trip to the ER.

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