Progress – December 10

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We are still experiencing GORGEOUS sunsets!  This one is from Tuesday night.  It’s nice because it’s a moment in time that forces you to stop, take notice, and appreciate true beauty. Aa... Read More

Progress – December 9

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So much has happened in the past seven days, it’s incredible!  I was really trying hard to post daily, but life took over and we were too busy!  My dad has started playing a game with me every... Read More

Goliath

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We went to the mountains yesterday with the Timpy and Whitbeck families to get Christmas Trees.  We had a total of 14 people (6 adults and 8 kiddos) and one dog, and we had a blast!  It was so nice... Read More

Reagan’s Treat

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Grandma Susan has a beautiful Christmas Village she uses to decorate with every year at Christmas.  The girls all love the village, and they talk about the different buildings and people placed in va... Read More

Happy Birthday, Big Girl!

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This year for her birthday, Emma had a very specific thing she wanted to do.  She wanted to invite a couple friends to go to lunch at Olive Garden, go to a movie, and go shopping at the mall.  Satu... Read More

Progress – December 2

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Lots and lots little things are complete!  I’m finally beginning to believe that this dream really is a reality and we will be moving in soon! Mom finished painting all the trim boards today &#... Read More

Pre-Conceived Ideas

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So, I’ve had this idea that’s been rolling around in my head for a couple of weeks.  Actually, ever since parent-teacher conferences. At the end of the school year last year, we made some... Read More

Progress – November 30

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Dad compltely finished the Master Bathroom floor today.  All that’s left is the tub front, surround, and the shower!    I finished the Utility Room floor! Mom and Katelyn continued to paint, ... Read More

Progress – November 29

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The theme for the day was “tedium”.  While all the changes happening to our home now are awesome and exciting, the process of making those changes can tend to be tedious, repetitive, and ... Read More

The Home Stretch

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I am going to state right off the bat – I AM GOING TO COPY SOMEONE OUTRIGHT, SHAMELESSLY, AND WITHOUT REGRET!  The person I am going to copy is Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman.  ... Read More

Betsy

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Betsy is a senior at Irrigon High school this year.  She is an absolutely beautiful young woman – inside and out. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To bor... Read More

More Color Talk

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Remember I said we chose charcoal gray for the outside of our house?  We painted some siding before putting it up on the vaulted portion of our house, but the rest is still just primed.  So, at the ... Read More