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A Surprise Gem

A Surprise Gem

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On our way home from the State Track Meet Saturday, Harley, Reagan, and I took scenic routes, detours, and we made several stops to enjoy the world we live in.  As we were driving along a back road, ... Read More
Defeat is not Defeated!

Defeat is not Defeated!

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Friday and Saturday was the Oregon 3A/2A/1A State Track Meet. Emma qualified in three events; the 4×100 meter relay, the 100 meter sprint, and the 200 meter sprint. All season long, she has been ... Read More
Ouch!

Ouch!

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This weekend is the State Track Meet. Fried knees are one of the side effects of sitting in the beautiful weather watching my gorgeous daughter running!... Read More
Down Time

Down Time

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Harley, Reagan, and I are in Salem so we can watch Emma at the State Track Meet in Monmouth tomorrow and Saturday. This trip came at a really good time for us, as we’ve all been under a bit of s... Read More
There’s Nothing Soft About It!

There’s Nothing Soft About It!

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Harley loves being the catcher; it is her favorite position.  She alternates between catching and playing short stop.  She is pretty good at both, but I have to admit, I love it when she plays catch... Read More
Earned Success

Earned Success

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Emma’s favorite sport is track.  She started working on a new work-out routine with her dad before the track season started, and it seems to have paid off!  The Blue Mountain Conference Distri... Read More
Babies!

Babies!

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Remember THIS post?  I talked about the robin who had made a nest in a decorative ornament on the front of my parent’s garden shed? Mrs. Robins’ eggs have hatched since then, and the babi... Read More
Babies!

Babies!

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Remember THIS post?  I talked about the robin who had made a nest in a decorative ornament on the front of my parent’s garden shed? Mrs. Robins’ eggs have hatched since then, and the babi... Read More
Music Abounds

Music Abounds

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Thursday was a big day at school for Reagan.  The second and third grade students at AC Houghton Elementary School were preparing for their Spring Concert – to be held that evening.  The other... Read More
District Champion!!!

District Champion!!!

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Second Place – 4×100 Meter Relay . . . GOOD! FIRST Place – 100 Meter Sprint . . . BETTER! FIRST Place – 200 Meter Sprint . . . GREAT!!! I can’t wait to watch you run like ... Read More
Donaven

Donaven

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Donaven and I had to work hard to get our schedules to cooperate to make it out for his senior pictures.  We finally managed to go out the morning of Mother’s Day, and we had a great time!  It... Read More