. . . that feel just perfect.  When in the middle of the day I sit and stare at their little faces and tell them in all seriousness. . . “Do you know how much I enjoy being your Mommy?” Oh, and I do.  I really, really, do.  Yes, there are days when my patience […]

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  • Chad - November 24, 2010 - 11:49 am

    Best blog music to date!ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - November 24, 2010 - 12:08 pm

    good music, yes (it's 7:07 and the volume level is a BIT loud but i haven't turned it down).

    the CUTEST picture ever of Chanelle in that last one…adorable.

    good one on the ink, Einstein! : )
    love you.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - November 24, 2010 - 1:52 pm

    Great message….always love all your photos.ReplyCancel

  • Joni - November 24, 2010 - 3:57 pm

    Looks like a good time. The kiddos will have hands that match the colors of the season! I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - November 24, 2010 - 4:05 pm

    Best picture of Chanelle ever! 🙂

    Such a great post, friend. I love your description of Thanksgiving — so very true!

    (Wish I was at home vs. the office, so I could enjoy the music. :()ReplyCancel

From July 2010. . . “I don’t yet have a clear picture about the contents of Running Chatter.   For today, I’m just happy to take the first step. . . post number one. ”    Here I am.  99 posts later.  Post number 100!  Yep, I’m stoked about that. . . can’t you tell?I lurked around […]

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  • Sassytimes - November 23, 2010 - 1:37 pm

    Congrats on your 100th post.ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - November 23, 2010 - 3:03 pm

    YAY for your 100th post!! Such a fabulous blog, and such a fabulous friend. 🙂 I'm a follower!ReplyCancel

  • jackie - November 23, 2010 - 3:33 pm

    Congrats on #100!!! I am proud of you and all that you learned through this experience. YOu have a wonderful family – husband, 2 adorable children, great in laws, a great dad and siblings. No Thanksgiving won't be the same this year but its ok. Nothing has to be just like mom's. Its ok. I know my other two friends who lost parents this year its hard to go through the firsts. BUt take one day at a time one breath at a time. You will do fine!!! Love you girl.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - November 24, 2010 - 2:23 pm

    Yay for your 100th post! I knew you could do it!ReplyCancel

We are preparing.  All of us.  It’s just four days away and we’re getting ready.  The turkey is defrosting in the refrigerator, assignments have been given, grocery list has been prepared and items checked off one by one.  To-do lists are being written and phone calls exchanged. . . Can you do this?  Do you […]

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  • Trophy Life - November 22, 2010 - 12:10 pm

    i enjoyed this Freud quote.

    and together you will be. you will rally. the meal will be almost perfect. love to you.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - November 22, 2010 - 1:26 pm

    I love your family. I kind of want to join. 😉ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - November 22, 2010 - 5:14 pm

    Your family, much like you, is wonderful. I love that you're rallying in the midst of your grief. It may not be perfect, but it will be great. Hugs, friend.ReplyCancel

  • westerville mom - November 24, 2010 - 2:06 am

    I'll be praying for you on Thursday-I know it will be hard but glad you will all be going through it together.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - November 24, 2010 - 2:25 pm

    Thinking of you and this holiday.

    (And I love that you all went to the freezing-cold zoo for your new nephew. That is is awesome.)ReplyCancel

Today I sat with a woman who has had a huge impact on my life.  An incredible woman whom I have sat with for several hours every month for the past five years.  She is my supervisor.  This lady is so much more than a supervisor, though.  She wears the hat of encourager, guide, mentor, […]

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  • Trophy Life - November 19, 2010 - 12:07 pm

    that face in the last picture says it all! i enjoy that you captured it. : ) you're doin' big things and many big things wait for you in you're future. i'm sure of it.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - November 19, 2010 - 12:57 pm

    You remind me of myself at times. I never thought I'd be a SAHM. Never. But, once I became a Mom, I felt nothing else was as important. I worked so hard on my career, then just gave it up like that. I have urges to get more involved, and have opportunities thrown at me all the time, but something in the back of my mind tells me to turn them down…now is not the time. Hopefully, like you said, those opportunities will still be there when my children are grown up and don't need me as much.

    Love all of your photos! (and the daily reminder to keep my head in the right place) 😉ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - November 19, 2010 - 2:23 pm

    I JUST wrote about contentment this morning! Twin minds, we are. 🙂

    Loved this post. You're a fabulous mama, with your all your priorities exactly in the right place.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - November 24, 2010 - 2:26 pm

    Best line ever: For now, though, I am content to spend my days drinking in these dimples that completely wreck my insides as my heart swells with love. . .ReplyCancel

I really, really like to take pictures.  Have you noticed?  There are so many things that happen during the day that you miss out on because you are working really hard to provide for us. . . and I hope the pictures make you feel like you were there.  Like today, for example, when the […]

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  • Chad - November 18, 2010 - 11:19 am

    You are psychotic. But I love you none the less! Nice try!ReplyCancel

  • Chad - November 18, 2010 - 11:33 am

    All's fair in love and Christmas presents…interestingReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - November 18, 2010 - 12:27 pm

    i am laughing and shaking my head at both of you!! i think you both get what you want and call it a day. : )ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - November 18, 2010 - 1:09 pm

    LOL y'all are funny!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - November 18, 2010 - 1:43 pm

    Funny and cute at the same time! I LOVE my Canon Rebel.ReplyCancel

  • lisa - November 18, 2010 - 3:33 pm

    LOL!!! That is so darned cute!

    I might have to try this technique…I've been giving hints to my hubby for a new Canon 7D!

    ps…you will love this camera…currently own it and it's wonderful- but it makes you want to keep upgrading!! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - November 18, 2010 - 5:23 pm

    You are both hilarious. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • step aunt - November 19, 2010 - 2:54 am

    I love this!!!!! and the Blanket one too. YOU NEED THIS CAMERA so Chad can be there even when he's not!!!!! Love you you are such a sweetheart Summer. The surgery will be ok!!! You have lots of family and friends who will pitch in (me for one) to help out. It will be ok!!!! Darrick just came through shoulder surgery ok. GOD is in control!!!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - November 24, 2010 - 2:26 pm

    THIS is fantastic. 🙂ReplyCancel

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