***Note to Self

The next time hubby and I go out, make sure to ask the babysitter to put a pull-up on our 2 year old before putting her in bed for the night. 😉

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He likes to move it too…

Snuggles LOVES his bouncy chair... I just had to share a little video clip of him in it. He is going to have the STRONGEST legs, isn't he? He is a very "physically fit" baby! (This actually might explain his drop in weight on the growth chart... you think?)Anyhow, his...

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A Rodeo Allegory

A Rodeo Allegory

In my post titled Our Christmas, I mentioned that my camera was getting filled with pictures of various rodeo scenes. Captain received a Rodeo Set for Christmas, and all the boys, especially including daddy have been totally enjoying it... In fact, it turns out that...

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Fire on the Stroller

Hubby received the book Fire on the Mountain for Christmas and has been reading it. Last night, he also watched a documentary, which was also about the South Canyon Fire, with the boys. Anyways, I moved the stroller from the car into the house before we went to town...

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Where I’ve been…

Where I’ve been…

Here are the States that I have been to, or through...Create your own visited States mapLooks like I still have quite a bit of the US to see! But, I have traveled quite a bit of the US when you compare it to ALL the countries I've been to! They add up to a whole 2% of...

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Dressing Up

Dressing Up

Last night, while I was getting ready to leave for my monthly "Bunco" night out, the kids decided to dress up, and act out, the nativity. I was running late, and my flash card was almost full, so I was only able to get a couple pictures... I wanted to share them just...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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