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Where were you? – Photo Memories

On the rare occasion we do look through pictures Taylor always questions "Mommy, where were you?" I always reply, "Taking the picture my dear."

Memories · My Blog · Photography · Self-Care

A Self Portrait Challenge Reflection

The reason I am posting this now, is looking back on these pictures I am able to see what a dark place I was in at the time. It is still me, but I can recognize the pain and agony I was living.

Family · Memories · My Blog

Orange Barrels

When I had my learners permit and graduated drivers license I had many fun experiences with my dad. They range from him telling me to "stay between the lines, the lines are my friends" ....

Children · My Blog

14 Girl Scouts & a Zoo

It was almost as if he was warning us to stay away; to not trust his captors and save us from danger. Or maybe he was angry for being in captivity and wanted one of the girls as a snack. I guess we will never know.

Children · Family · Learning · My Blog · Parenting

Freedom to Grow

Society is telling us to keep our children within arms length to protect them. Yet by doing this we are not allowing them to gain confidence and independence or learn how to problem solve. With the news focusing on every incident it appears that abductions are happening every time a child walks out their front door.

My Blog · Review

Life’s Fuel & Muffins

From the moment my eyes open in the morning I crave the smell and rich warm taste of a fresh brewed cup of coffee. There is something comforting about a holding a warm fresh brewed mug and sipping the sweet elixir. I like to think of my coffee habit not as an addiction, but as a lifestyle.

Family · My Blog

Welcome to my wonderful world

As much as I have thought about this; sitting here on a perfect night (thunderstorms, of course) I am jittery and have a lack of words.