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Summer and Summer
We are still in school for a few more days. I am holding on to the days. Not because I am not ready for summer break. I am so, so ready for summer break. I am holding on to the days because these...
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Summer of Fun 2013: Go on a Hike (Big Bend National Park)
When we were planning our Summer Fun List, I knew that Sean and Gabriel had a special trip planned. Once or twice per year, they take a little trip with two other dads and their sons. We have known...
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My Boys
I was going through pictures this week, and I found some from when Gabriel and Ethan had their student led conferences in June. I was not supposed to work that morning. I had cleared my calendar so...
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Summer of Fun 2013: Make a Bird Feeder
One of the easy, fun things that we wanted to do during the summer was to make bird feeders. The ones that I initially wanted to make were not as easy as I had thought, so I quickly searched for...
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Summer of Fun 2013: Go to Six Flags
As a part of the Six Flags Read to Succeed program, Gabriel, Summer, and Ethan all earned a free ticket to Six Flags this year. I immediately knew that we simply must add a trip to Six Flags onto our...
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Summer of Fun 2013: Have an Art Day
While Gabriel was at Xtreme Adventure with his sweet friend, the littles and I had some time each morning . One morning, we decided to have a bit of an art day. We made the bird feeders, painted...
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Summer of Fun 2013: Attend a Family Reunion
When I make our family summer bucket list, I am very aware that there are a few things that are the most important to my children – attend a parade, go fishing, swim as much as possible, and attend a...
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1 Down…35 to Go!
It has been quite a week. We met the teachers, had our annual back to school party, and prepared everything for the first day. Now we can officially say that we made it through the first week of...
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Gabriel’s 11th Birthday
I love celebrating the birth of my children. I set the timer on my phone so that no matter where I am or what I am doing, I acknowledge the actual time that they entered the world. I usually take a...
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A Big Day
When he started school six short years ago, I could not have imagined how quickly that time would fly. Sean and I have, luckily, always been very aware of time. We listened to all of the people who...
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My Oldest Boy is 12!
On March 4, 2003, our lives were changed in such an incredible way. I cannot describe the feeling of looking into his eyes for the first time. I remember tears rolling down my cheeks, and I was not...
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Gabriel – Spring Soccer 2015
In December, Gabriel was offered a spot on a new soccer team. At the beginning of February, he played in his first tournament with his new team. He played an amazing tournament. The season was a bit...
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Disney World
Last December, Sean and I started dreaming of taking the kids on vacation. One of the things that we promised the kids, once I started working, is a family vacation, and we were excited to make good...
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That’s a Wrap
The last week of the school year is emotional and exhausting. This year, we had student led conferences and field day the same week as the last day of school. As a mom, I have always cried the last...
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Soccer Camp and a Trip Down Aggieland Memory Lane
Gabriel had his first over-might soccer camp. Naturally, we sent him to one of our favorite places. He attended the Texas A&M Soccer Camp for 4 days and 5 nights, and he had a great time. We...
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Summer of Fun 2015
Since we took our big family vacation in May, the summer was spent mostly enjoying things at home. We went swimming, ate at some of our favorite places, showered our Papa with love, went to see some...
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A New School Year
Each new school year brings so many mixed emotions, especially now that I am a teacher. I am so sad that the summer is ending because I love every second with my own children. I am excited to meet my...
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The Heart of a Champion
Our Gabriel has been playing soccer since he was in 1st grade. He has played every position on the field, and he has played at various levels from recreational to select. I still remember his very...
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Our Soccer Boy
Gabriel is one of the most determined, hard-working kids I have ever known. His dedication to something is sometimes a little intense because he pours his heart and soul into it. He loves soccer. It...
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The Voice of an Angel
Gabriel has an amazing voice. Honestly, when he sings, it often brings tears to my eyes. I am so happy that he is in choir. When I am able to pick out his voice from the group, it makes my heart...
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