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Out and About with Twins
After braving the F2TF 5K, we realized we run most errands when the boys are asleep. The boys don’t get out much, and we decided we need to change that. (You should have seen them at a restaurant…) In...
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Sending Love
My heart broke today when I read two stories that were sent to me. After losing Preslee, I told Pat I hope we will be well off in the future, because I want to be able to do things for others that have...
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Grief - It still hurts
One thing I’ve learned about grief is it doesn’t go away by ignoring it. Grief tends to stay close, and without warning pounds on the door wanting to be let in. The longer it is made to wait, the...
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Primary Children’s Radiothon
For the past couple of years my dad (who owns 3 Wendy’s restaurants) has donated money to the annual Primary Children’s Radiothon in our area. This year, he invited me to take donations over the phone...
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Feel Great in 8
Exactly a year ago, I signed up for the Feel Great in 8 challenge. I loved it (I did lose weight). With the Holiday seasons quickly approaching, I know it will help me keep things in moderation. I tend...
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October Update
Patrick – is one busy boy! School started the second week of September, and he is currently taking 14 credits. He is enrolled in a research course in place of an internship, (Research deals with...
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Paw Patrol!
Are any of your boys obsessed with Paw Patrol like ours?We own Marshall, and I think a few more puppies will have to be on our Christmas list this year.Ledger talks about each puppy like they are his...
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I wrote about this event back in August, but I thought these two videos captured the feeling of the race perfectly so I wanted to share. It was fun to see family and friends in their Team Preslee shirt...
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Today…
Boys, let me tell you about today…Today I woke up to one of you crying. When I opened the door I saw Ledger laying in bed playing peek-a-boo with Cruiz across the room. Cannon, you had wet through your...
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Pictures
It seems like the topic of death is continually being brought up in my life. People tend to share stories of families they know who have lost someone. I’ve been surprised how often comments are made...
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Colic: Remedies for Desperate Parents
We were lucky. Extremely lucky. Our first two babies were easy, and have I mentioned amazing sleepers? Then, SURPRISE! Our third pregnancy blessed us with two babies – identical twin boys, who...
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16 Months
When our kids reach the age of about 15 - 18ish months, life becomes bittersweet in our home. I remember feeling this way with Ledger, but this time around, this stage is much more sweet. We’ve been...
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Letter Recognition: Alphabet Train
After graduating with a degree in Elementary Education, I appreciate a good file folder game, especially when kids can play with little effort expected on my part. Ledger, my three year old, knows each...
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Thanksgiving Activity: Apple Turkeys
Last year my SIL busted out an activity in minutes and it was a huge hit with the kids. Today I was a little desperate for something to help me entertain my kids, so I grabbed a couple of apples, a few...
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Our very first Christmas together, Pat and I received a journal from Terry, Pat’s step mom. Inside, we found a talk given by Elder Eyring on the topic of gratitude. Since then, I’ve made it a goal to...
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He is the Gift
A few months ago, I downloaded the Timehop app on my phone. I look forward to the daily reminders and pictures that bring old memories back to life. Last week I was surprised when I read - After I...
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Buggy Bench
It’s probably due to the fact my two oldest were both raised as only children, but I had so much freedom. I took both of them everywhere I went. After Cannon and Cruiz, my outings came to a stop. Its...
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How to Help a Grieving Family During Christmas
Each new milestone a family comes across after losing a loved one is difficult, especially holidays. We lost Preslee in July, and struggled through Halloween and Thanksgiving, but the thought of...
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T- Shirt Memory Quilt: Preslee’s Blanket
I remember packing away Preslee’s clothes. Crying. It was excruciating realizing that my daughter’s life fit into six small bins and there wouldn’t be anything more to add to them. Pat carried each...
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