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Swimming Lessons
After losing a child to drowning, I want my children to feel confident while swimming. This summer, we signed Ledger up for two rounds of swimming lessons, and we were pleased with the progress he...
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Nine Weeks
Seven years ago, I was expecting my first child, at my second ultrasound I learned I was carrying a little girl. Her measurements always lined up perfectly, so I was only given two ultrasounds while...
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Swimming Lessons
After losing a child to drowning, I want my children to feel confident while swimming. This summer, we signed Ledger up for two rounds of swimming lessons, and we were pleased with the progress he...
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Two
Cruiz and Cannon’s 2nd Birthday was the first time we didn’t have family to celebrate with. Luckily we love our neighbors, and they came over and partied with us. The more kids I have, and the older I...
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Four Little Masterpieces
Just after Preslee passed away, I remember taking down her picture that she finger painted on. It was hanging on the fridge and was a cruel reminder of what was missing. Over the past five years, it...
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The School Bus
There was an unfamiliar sound coming from outside, I pulled back the curtains to take a peek, and noticed the big yellow school bus attempting to stop in front of our house. Its screeching breaks were...
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Ledger’s Family
Shortly after losing Preslee, I received a letter from my neighbor. In it she shared her brother passed away years ago, and her parents rarely spoke about him. Though we didn’t have any children at the...
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September 2015 Update
Patrick– is in the process of moving up to the next level at work which makes workdays quite busy. ADP, the owners, sold the company at the beginning of the month. Not the best timing, but we’re...
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First Day of Pre-K
Today is Ledger’s first official day of Preschool. Last week they held orientation with the parents and students. I hoped it would be quick and easy because I had Cannon and Cruiz with me. To my...
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Sno Cones or Ice?
After losing Preslee, I was asked in an e-mail, “If you would have known what was coming, would you have put flavoring on Preslee’s sno cones, rather than just ice?”(No mean comments please, we are...
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Shoreline Bag
I discovered the cutest bag!Wherever I go, I’m constantly receiving compliments on it, and asked where I bought it. I ordered the bag online, and only viewed the outside. When I opened it up, I was...
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Cannonball and Cruizer
It’s no secret that these two are trouble.But trouble or not, we still adore them. Even if they figure out a way to break everything... seriously everything. Cruiz, Cannon Cruiz, CannonCruiz/ Cannon,...
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We Can Do Hard Things - Together
Not long after losing Preslee, our family took on the mantra- I Can Do Hard Things. Over the past five years, we’ve repeated the phrase time and time again. The neat thing is, after reading many...
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We Can Do Hard Things: Kristi Kimball
Meet Lila.This sweet girl was born with an incredibly rare, genetic and terminal condition called Vici Syndrome. The average life expectancy is around the age of three. When Lila was born, the gene...
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Gratitude Journal
During different trials in my life, it has often been difficult for me not to let the experience consume me. For example, the stress when Pat couldn’t find a job, or the gaping hole in my heart after...
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Ohana Oasis (Part 2)
Read Part 1 {Here}May 5thIn the morning, we made a quick trip Tunnels to snorkel, it’s where Bethany Hamilton lost her arm to a shark bite…but it’s a must see while staying on the island! Later that...
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Just following Preslee’s death, my grandpa persuaded me to give genealogy work a try. I agreed, feeling it would be something positive to fill my time with since I was pretty lost without my daughter....
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Keep Calm and Get Your Pumpkin On!
We’ve been enjoying a nice warm Fall here in Utah, and I’ve been busy incorporating pumpkin in everything we eat. I looove pumpkin, and always have. Even as a little girl, there were many years that I...
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Thank you for all the insta love! We randomly chose three winners which are listed below!! E-mail me to claim your prize :)bmomparrishBrit_drew.penamamaashes5I’m soooo excited for all three of you to...
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What’s In A Name?
As parents, we think about it quite seriously. We have nine months to prepare. Some are ready rather quickly, and some…well, nine months isn’t long enough. One of the first questions new parents are...
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