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Fighting the Sadness
We had a jumpin’ weekend here in the MC household. My mom came down Friday night and stayed with the kids while Chris and I got gussied up and had a nice date…
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Christmas Card-ing Like a Boss
A few weeks ago, I ordered stationary for my kids from Minted. I raved about it here. I was so impressed with the quality of my order that I decided to order my…
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Christmas Recap 2012, Part One
I worried that Christmas would lose some of its magic without my dad. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could miss my dad even while celebrating a happy, joyous holiday…
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Santa and the Rebuttal
Last night, Bean wrote his letter to Santa. Well, he dictated it, and I wrote it down word for word. He had some pretty specific ideas that he was passionate about. Namely Rescue Heroes.…
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Christmas is Here
This past weekend, I decided that it was going to be Christmas. Like, right then. I’ve had a hard time mustering up the Christmas spirit, but this weekend I was determined to not…
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Fa La La La… Nope.
I am a Christmas junkie. I love it all. I love the holy season where we celebrate Christ’s birth. I love the silly Christmas movies. (FRA-GI-LE…) I love the music. I love the…
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The Big 3-0
On Sunday I turned 30. I don’t feel old, but I do feel older. 30 is just such a big number. I have been really excited about turning 30, though. Chris and I…
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“Oh, I’m so nervous!” Gracie squealed. “Why? What’s wrong, Gracie?” said Bean. “This is my first Christmas,” Gracie said. “What if we go into the living room and Santa didn’t leave me any…
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Christmas #3: The Recap
Last Friday, we packed up the car once again and drove seven hours to Pensacola, Florida, where Chris and I grew up. My parents moved away after my sister and I graduated from…
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Christmas #2 Recap
Hi, imaginary friends! I took a little break from blogging last week in preparation for Christmas and to spend some much needed down time with my family, especially my wee ones. I wish…
