memorial day weekend

It’s been a fun weekend–nothing out of the ordinary–just regular life, made even more enjoyable by the sunshine and an extra day for both of us to be home together. Today we went biking on a linear trail in Erwin. It was soooo beautiful–lots of ponds and rivers; people out fishing; the mountains [...]

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a few pics

the same warning applies…
you asked, so here’s a few. honestly, I feel a bit ridiculous posting these…and I have a feeling these sentiments will grow exponentially with each passing month. For those who would prefer to peek not, I’m using links. :) it’s a bare belly because fully clad, I really [...]

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ah, pregnancy.

here’s a disclaimer for the male readers out there. you may not want to read this…unless you’re really, really comfortable with talk about female anatomy. don’t send me notes that anything made you uncomfortable because this is your warning. :)
These are the stories I was told this week:
“when I was nursing, my nipples [...]

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the gift

Our good friend Kari called last night to say that she and her family were headed to Duke. Her mom has been on the transplant list-waiting for a liver. Last night, they got the call. I could tell by Kari’s voice that a million emotions were raging through her body. This [...]

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a glimpse into Nash-vegas

enjoying the sunshine

I don’t really know how to put my weekends with my girls into words. And though I promised photos, there’s no perfect picture that captures what we did there. In fact, most of the shots are indoor and boring; amusing, I would imagine, only to us. :) I guess [...]

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Nashville, here we come!!!

“In the end, I think that I will like that we were sitting on the bed, talking & wondering where the time has gone.” -storypeople
Tomorrow, as soon as my work day is done, I’m hopping in the car and heading to Nashville for a little R & R with my girls from [...]

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documentary

Kyle sent me this link yesterday with a note that said
“don’t watch this unless you’re prepared to cry for a while.”
So that’s your warning too. :)
Why post a tear jerker??…because I’ve never watched anything about this topic that tells the story so honestly. This is my heart; it’s why I love what I [...]

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