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Blake’s First Stitches

Blake’s First Stitches

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From Rusty’s journal: I just wanted to record the miracle that happened from the time that Blake hurt his chin to the time that he got stitches. The boys and I were at my softball game.  Tara and Halle were at a practice for the Temple Cultural Celebration. Blake and Josh were at the playground…

Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot

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Halle and I have been so excited to participate in this British tradition. We got to see the queen AND wear a fascinator. What’s not to love? We rode to the Ascot racetrack on a PACKED train. We had to stand for the entire 45 minute ride. It was a party train! Champagne corks were…

Annual Pilgrimage to Utah

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I met my parents in Rawlins to send the kiddos off on their summer vacation to Grandma and Grandpa’s house.  I expected Blake to throw a huge fit when he realized I was going to leave him, but he just waved and waved and said, “Bye Mom!  See you later!”  Not a tear in his…

Kid Dates

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I think I’ve blogged about this before, but one of our favorite family traditions is “kid dates.”  Each month one child gets an alone date, and the other two get a shared date.  We do lots of fun things, and the kids enjoy that special one on one time with Mom and Dad.  This month,…

The first day of the 1st grade

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Halle started 1st grade on Aug 18th.  She had been a little nervous all summer because someone told her that her teacher was bossy.  She came home from meeting her teacher and dropping off school supplies and she was so excited.  She said, “Mom—my teacher is sooooooooooo nice!  She’s not bossy at all!”  The relief…

Franklin Park Zoo

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Compared to the Denver Zoo, this place was a ghost town!  Also, much, much shadier.  The best part?  Feeding the Finches at the Aussie Aviary And this really cool carousel and park. Look closely and you will see our animal siblings rode the carousel with us. The zoo also brought with it a special adoption. …

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