Author Archives: kspin

Checking In

Posted on March 27, 2012 by kspin

Just a quick update to tell everyone that I have been deemed cancer free by my surgeon last week! It was such a relief and we feel very lucky and blessed to have those results! We have been doing lots … Continue reading →

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Working What Works

Posted on March 9, 2012 by kspin

I read a quote a while ago that said something to the effect of ‘don’t compare your everyday life to the highlights of someone else’s life’. I think it’s so easy to do that with our constant social media fixes … Continue reading →

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6 Month Appetite

Posted on March 4, 2012 by kspin

This was the first time Maxwell tried squash… I had to grab the camera because he was SO opposed to eating it. He could not get far enough away from the spoon. I wish I could’ve captured his sour face … Continue reading →

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Proof

Posted on March 3, 2012 by kspin

…that I’m not too old to rock a handstand contest!

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Finding My Strength

Posted on February 15, 2012 by kspin

I’ve written out similar posts to this three times now, and it still doesn’t sound right, but I’m going to just put it out there anyway. I’m a very social being and love being around friends, family and attending large, … Continue reading →

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Week In Review (by the numbers) January 22-29 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by kspin

This is a test to see if I can update more often by keeping my posts more concise and specific. We’ll see how long this lasts… 8 – the age my youngest daughter turned yesterday 4 – delicious sushi rolls … Continue reading →

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Gulp

Posted on December 2, 2011 by kspin

New post brought to you tonight by Coke Zero. Sadly I haven’t run since Thanksgiving morning, and I’m not sure you could even have called it running even. More like a jog a little, chat and walk a little, pretend … Continue reading →

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‘member me?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by kspin

Though I think about writing often, I was a little surprised to open up WP today and realize that I haven’t even glanced at my blog in way too long. First thing I thought of; it needs a new look. … Continue reading →

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Ivy’s Quilt

Posted on May 30, 2011 by kspin

Back in April our family was lucky enough to get a new niece. As girls are outnumbered in regards to the grandkids in our family, we were very excited about this edition. Not only is she the first girl in … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on May 28, 2011 by kspin

My sweet Grandma did pass last night, peacefully, with my mom, a few of my grandma’s other daughters and my cousin all by her side. This morning was rough as I spoke to my mom and could hear the pain … Continue reading →

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