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Gratituesday: For the Love of Bikes

August 17, 2009

Our daughter's birthday is in January, so that means that the bulk of her gift-receiving is done when the weather is cold and snowy. That's not the ideal time to get a new bike! A girl can only ride so many laps around the dining room, you know.A … [Read more...]

Works for Me Wednesday: Back to the ’80s

August 11, 2009

My husband and I had some free fun the other night as we were both working away at our computers. He was humming a song from the 80s but couldn't remember the name of it. So I went to Swagbucks, typed in what he could remember, and found it! I then … [Read more...]

Gratituesday: My Brother

August 10, 2009

It's Tuesday, and as I reflect on what I'm thankful for today, my brother comes to mind. Yesterday was his birthday, and we got to share part of it with him! God just had it all worked out. I was needed for a quick road trip for work, my husband and … [Read more...]

Works for Me Wednesday: Documenting the First Day of School

August 5, 2009

Since today is the Back-to-School Edition of Works for Me Wednesday, I thought I'd share something that we did for Emma's first year of preschool last year. We took her picture holding a sign that said "First Day of Preschool 2008." When school … [Read more...]

Gratituesday: A Deep Breath

August 4, 2009

I finally get to take a deep breath.I've been running on high speed all summer long, working more days in a few months than I ever have. Last Friday was the end of last year's contract. Monday was a fresh start. I'm back to working three days a week … [Read more...]

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