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Insta-Friday…

This weeks pictures brought to you by: 142 fourth graders. 4 hours. The Nature Conservatory. And the letter "T" for Tuesday. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app...

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Quiet | The Yellow Chair

Last week, wandering through Junk in the Trunk vintage market, sweet baby J pointed out a chair she thought I'd love. She was so right. It brightens up the room and now I have a new spot just to listen to the piano. I treasure these days with sweet baby J. Everyone...

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Insta-Friday…

This weeks pictures brought to you by: The joy of parent / teacher conferences. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all their...

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Coffee Date: Reflections

If we had coffee today, I would tell you that I am in this incredible bubble. I am in a blessed, happy and content world right now. I'm in that place that I don't want to sneeze or even blink, because things are really, really good. I love when people ask, "what do...

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Awake | My Fall Table

It can be so easy to change the seasons in your home. So easy - and very affordable! The table runner was in Sweet Baby J's room, so I kidnapped that for fall I pulled out a rustic farm bowl from my cupboard. I found a beautiful dish towel that I bought from Amy's...

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Awake | Yellow Buttercups

I sat out by the pool today and tried desperately to clean it so that Mr. B wouldn't have to. I texted him that I couldn't get the skimmer to work correctly and he texted me right back not to worry. A few months ago, I would have ignored his kindness and tried to fix...

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Awake | The Simple Farm Caramels

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I try to stop at The Simple Farm here in Scottsdale, Arizona at least once a week. A few weeks ago, I was reading their blog and Lylah mentioned that she had figured out a recipe for the most amazing caramels.  Just reading...

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Veterans Day | Nice guys DO finish first

Stories of greatness... {My grandfather, Forrest Arnold Thompson, Sr. } {Grandpa Thompson and his P-39.} Once a pilot... always a pilot! {I was about 8 years old} {From January 2011} Inspired by Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation, the Mayor’s Council on Senior...

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Awake | Company – the four legged kind

Murphy has friends over for the week. If you knew me growing up, you know that I was terrified of big dogs. Nope, no reason in particular ~ just scared. A few years ago, my sweet friend Aimee was very patient with me as I got to know her beautiful big dog, Gretchen....

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