April 26, 2012

If you had told me two years ago, or even one year ago, that we would have still been cleaning this house, I would have laughed! Yet, here we are! This week, Paul has been home ALL WEEK!! For those who know us personally, you know how unusual this is for our family. We have soaked up every single minute…

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My Heart….

Tracy / October 13, 2011

A quickie craft project…. I can’t remember where exactly I came across this idea, probably Pinterest. I do so adore this man…..

The Making of a Dining Table

Tracy / October 13, 2011

The making of our dining table was a labor of love. After years of looking in stores and asking other big families we knew about how they found tables to fit their big families, Paul and I realized we were going to have to break down and build our own. I’ve found these plans online: Both truly beautiful, but wow(!),…

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Paul’s Birthday …a Few Pics

First- Thank You, Barbara, for Paul’s birthday wishes. He had a good day…. I was only 16 years old when I first celebrated a birthday with him. I baked cupcakes and took him a case of Dr. Pepper to the high school we attended together. Yesterday, it made for a sweet, shared memory. Paul’s day was filled with homemade birthday…

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September 9, 2010

Tracy / September 9, 2010

It’s been a wonderful few days! We were so glad to have Paul home. This has been his longest trip in years– he was missed terribly! A few months ago, Paul was scheduled to give a lecture at a local University. Normally, the oldest children go along. They learn a great deal and meet lots of interesting people. Last evening,…

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What Are You Teaching?

Thursday! Where do my days go? It feels like Monday rolls into Tuesday and so on until my week is gone! It’s been a good week, I have no complaints. Today is a very special day. Long ago, in a land far away (at least across town) a little boy was born. He would later grow up to be my…

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