2014 Parade Float

Tracy / December 12, 2014

Small town Christmas parades are the *best*. Last year, I mentioned wanting to build a family float. I wasn’t sure at that time how elaborate I wanted to build, I just wanted everyone to work together. I wanted to meet new friends in our community. I wanted to build memories and have fun. My family has all helped in one…

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Homeschooling

Tracy / November 30, 2014

These are days when I love homeschooling. Don’t think for a minute they are all like this, but there are those when the days stretch out and seem so perfect. We’re enjoying fall. These photos were snapped on the afternoon of the recent solar eclipse. The cooler afternoons have made it difficult to want to be inside, *at all*. I…

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Thanksgiving 2014

Tracy / November 30, 2014

I am watching sunrise on an absolutely beautiful Thanksgiving Day. When I was a little girl, my entire family would gather at my great-grandmother’s house each year. I would see cousins, aunts and uncles I had not seen in a year. My great-grandmother would cook for weeks to prepare for everyone to gather at her home. Her house was cozy…

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Restore Me, Lord.

Tracy / November 27, 2014

Tonight, I sat to talk with my lovely young daughter who seems to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders. I do remember the days of teenage dreams, and moments of growth and change. They were times when the world seemed all wrong. I’ve recently had the same thing going on in my life.  I think moments of…

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THM Peanut Butter Cups

Tracy / October 12, 2014

So far, this is my *favorite* Trim Healthy Mama dessert! This particular recipe is from The Sunny Patch blog. Jessa made these for me today. I keep them in the freezer so they are ready any time I want a quick snack or dessert! 1 recipe of skinny chocolate 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2-1…

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Courtney and Blog Updates

Tracy / October 11, 2014

I’m considering what I want my blog to look like in the coming months. It’s been the same for some time and I am just ready for change. Thank you, Courtney, for the fall look you’ve given my space on the web! 😀