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July Celebrations in Review

July 31. Is it true? I think July is particularly special, because it is uninterrupted. In Wisconsin where we recently vacationed, for example, kids are in school until mid-June. Their July is like opening a gift to summer. Around here in Colorado, our June is free, but school begins right around the corner in early […]

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Summer Vacation Part 2: Door County, Wisconsin

So you’re thinking that Wisconsin is not exactly a desirable destination, right? Like, who goes to Wisconsin on purpose? We do! And you should too! Please, please, please meet Door County, Wisconsin. It is a gem of a place, a throwback to simple beauty, simple activities, and simple joys. And for me, it is like […]

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Summer Vacation Part 1: Chicago

Ahhhh, vacation! A little change of scenery, sweet time with family, good food, and no laundry does a heart and mind good. We just returned from a little getaway back to the midwest. We had the best of times despite the humidity, which we seem to have forgotten about since living in Colorado. Our first […]

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Ingredients for a Perfect Summer Day

Sigh, can you believe we are approaching mid-July already? As a teacher, I can’t help but have my eyes on the calendar. It’s bittersweet, of course. I am already buzzing with back to school ideas, but I want to linger a bit more intentionally these last few weeks – enough to enjoy the smell of […]

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June Celebrations in Review

I love that life provides all kinds of opportunities to celebrate. Some are big, huge, and life-changing! Yet some things are small and lovely, the reasons that make each day joyful. In our house, June is a happy and full month with much to celebrate. First up, Jameson turned five on June 3. FIVE! He […]

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Summer Mom

My most important job is mom. I am mommy year round and 24/7. Those who know me best, however, know that I am one person with two mommy personas: School Year Mom and Summer Mom. Please meet School Year Mom. This is me most of the time. School-year mom is ruled by the clock. I […]

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First Post! A welcome with confessions …

Welcome to my corner of the world, 40 degrees north latitude and 105 degrees west longitude. Life here in Longmont, Colorado is likely like yours-filled with joys and beauty, family and friends, stresses and work, and good warm feelings when you crawl into bed at night. The high blue skies and mountain peaks are extra […]

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