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December 15, 2016

My Norman Rockwell Life…or not…

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I have been a parent of boys for the past 22 years. I have almost always looked forward to holidays, birthdays, and any other special events because family connection is one of my greatest joys. I value spending time together, laughing, telling stories, encouraging, and helping each other. As the holidays approach, I automatically start […]

December 2, 2016

Intentional Celebration

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It just doesn’t even seem possible that we are in December! For one, we have had a warmer Fall in Wyoming so we have barely put our coats on and, for two, it just seems that time goes by faster and faster! I remember that phenomenon as a child. As I got into later elementary, […]