two little girls
Right now I am in the business of dropping off my big girls at college. And it is weird because as any parent knows who has gone through this, it…
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One Day Layover in Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Desert Safari, and Dancing Fountains
We took an opportunity to spend a one-day layover in Dubai en route to Africa. As he was negotiating the logistical operations of our flight reservations, Dave figured out that…
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Celebrating 50 Years: A Family Trip to the Dominican Republic
These are my parents: Look at them! Do you see that light just oozing out of those smiley faces? I love them so much. And they have loved each other…
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last weekend — a family reunited
There is something almost holy to me about having your whole family together after some have left. I don’t think you can ever explain it until you are in it,…
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What I Learned from Our Collin Kartchner Seminar
Social media continues to be more and more addicting as it sucks away life from so many of us… that sounds dramatic, but it’s really true. I was so excited to be able to attend this Collin Kartchner seminar. It really opened my eyes to what our kids need when it comes to social media and technology.
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Ten Ideas to Foster Strong Sibling Relationships
Sibling rivalry and squabbles are a part of family life, but there are a few things that you can do to help your kids create a special bond. Sometimes it may not seem like it’s working, but eventually it will yield strong sibling relationships.
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adult reunion in California
Back in September Dave and I headed to Carlsbad, California with almost all of the adults in Dave’s family. With nine siblings sometimes that’s tricky to come by, but I…
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Lake Powell 2016
There’s a big chunk of my heart sitting over at Lake Powell. Dave’s too. We adore that gorgeous spot probably more than any other spot. Cannot get enough of…
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just three
On a date this last weekend Dave and I got Max’s p-day email right as we were walking out of a movie. (We get his letters on Friday nights now…
