So there’s this drummer that I’ve been listening to a LOT lately – Tristan Kelley.  He’s put out a few drum covers in the past few weeks, and I just can’t stop hitting the replay button.  Oh, and he also happens to be my husb….but…

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Today is a special and important day – it’s Tristan’s birthday!  That’s right, every year on September 7th, we get to celebrate the fact that he was born.  And it is most definitely something to celebrate.  We started out the morning with a big breakfast,…

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Tristan and I had a little mini-photo shoot yesterday.  No reason in particular, but I have been wanting to document this new season of us being kid-less during the school day, and I also want more photos of us together – just the two of…

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Guini turned 8 on Tuesday and she’s looking especially tall and old these days.  We got her a pair of wedge heels from Target, and she’s been strutting around the house telling us how she is almost taller than everyone now.  It’s kind of true….

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Hi!  I’m back from St. Louis and trying to sort through all of my photos – I think I took about 500 during the week – I was definitely snap-happy:)  Tristan was playing drums for this conference so we were able to tag along and…

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Happy 4th of July everyone!  Eat lots of popsicles and smores today okay? Love,

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In the past two weeks, Gemma has graduated Kindergarten, turned 6 years old, and lost her first tooth.  It’s been a busy and exciting time for her, and I love watching her giggle and smile with joy through it all:) The week before her birthday,…

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Last week was my birthday and, as always, it was a most special day.  The kids all had school, so I slept in as late as I could and awoke to beautiful decorations, a delish breakfast with birthday candles, and an iPhone 5.  Yes, my…

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  Gemma is graduating Kindergarten today and turning 6 years old tomorrow!  It feels like the year just began, and it’s hard to believe that I will never have a Kindergartener (or a 5-year-old) again.  I honestly have mixed feelings about things like this –…

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Happy Mother’s Day everyone!  My day was full and sweet yesterday, and loaded with surprises from morning to night.  I woke up to yummy doughnuts and coffee in bed (and yes, I get SO excited for surprise doughnuts!), then we got ready for church, and…

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