Category Archives: random

Checking In

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

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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Gulp

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?

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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Anything But Boring

We’ve had a great few weeks here, actually a few great months, but I’ll at least re-cap from Spring Break to now. Me, the family and my 4 month belly at the zoo. My parents were here for a week … Continue reading

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Change of Plans

Right now my family sleeps. I sit listening to the ocean sounds coming from the dishwasher while sipping my homemade knockoff version of Starbuck’s caramel apple cider. Think caramel apple meets hot apple cider. But even better. My version is … Continue reading

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I’m Mediocre and I Like It

Just some thoughts while driving home tonight… Worsts: Jake now works out of the house after being home for 3 months with us (can you say adjustment?) I’ve seen icky wolf spiders with babies on their backs 4 times in … Continue reading

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Go Coyotes!

I was so excited  when I got a request from a friend to have some aprons made last week. I have been itching to get my machine out, so this was perfect timing for me to play around with new … Continue reading

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Before The Madness…

I’m finally home from vacation, but luckily my brain is still in vacation mode, so I’m not completely freaking out about all that is coming up. yet. I’m sure soon the reality will set in, but for now I’m enjoying … Continue reading

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Here Today

This evening I tried to think back over the last few weeks and remember exactly what I have done everyday of our vacation and I am coming up short. I had the best intentions, and even printed out a blank … Continue reading

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