Category Archives: Everyday Life

where is my mind?!

Y’all. Its crazy around here. I have literally lost my mind. I swear I can’t think straight… like ever… anymore. I thought pregnancy/newborn brain was bad after Rory, ha! After Ryder I have just lost it. So about a year … Continue reading

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sister love

Rory and Ryder both woke up in wonderful moods this morning. They were happy and snuggly and giggly. Is there anything better than that?! Rory has gotten to where she really wants to “hold you” Ryder. She says “hug sisser” … Continue reading

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one week later

This time last week I was barely able to anything but weep. We were waiting and waiting to hear news about our baby girl who was undergoing open heart surgery. We were burdened, heartbroken, and so sad that our sweet … Continue reading

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A is for Apple

As I told you the other day, Rory and I have been having craft time every day this week! She loves it and takes it so seriously. And I love that time with just me and her. On Wednesday, Rory … Continue reading

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a new woman!

I have to say that I’m quite embarrassed at how out of it I’ve been lately. Between the newborn haze, toddler haze and then Ryder’s medical stuff- I’ve just been barely keeping my head above water. And if I’m being … Continue reading

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birthdays and other things

Today is Andy’s birthday! I am just so thankful God has blessed me with such a wonderful husband and wonderful dad to my girls. Andy has been my rock the past couple of weeks and I appreciate him more and … Continue reading

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typical days

Yesterday I introduced the playmat to Ryder for the first time. I know. Its a little lot later than I should have, but Stinker #1 makes me very nervous. Well Ryder loved it! She just cooed and smiled and kicked … Continue reading

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pajama day

Today is the only day this week that we don’t have something going on. So we’ve (I’ve…) declared it Pajama Day! I don’t think Rory and Ryder mind though- they love just lounging around in their PJ’s! “Rory, show me … Continue reading

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the story of our week

So. This week has been……….. difficult. Terrible. Horrible. Where do I begin? How about I make a list of all the things that have happened. – our air went out. again. We have to get the entire inside unit replaced. … Continue reading

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diaper jeans and haircuts

Today has been just a great day. I decided that we needed to get out of the house and do something different today, so off to Sherman we went! Rory talked and laughed and watched her FAVORITE movie, Tangled, the … Continue reading

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