Dec 10, 2012

Our Life As Seen Through Holiday Decorations (& Giveaway!)

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Shortly after Thanksgiving, as soon as Aaron felt well enough after the flu, we pulled out the holiday decorations and set up the Christmas tree. I love that we always decorate the tree as a family, … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 7, 2012

A Love Letter To A Dog

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It was just over a year ago that our family visited the local shelter for their Mingle with the Mutts event. It's a chance to see the dogs that the shelter has for adoption, and local rescue groups … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 5, 2012

Mothers United in Nausea

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I think the entire world is now aware that there will soon be a new heir to the British throne. The royals announced earlier this week that Kate (Duchess of Cambridge, wife to Prince William) was in … [Continue reading...]

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Nov 29, 2012

Itty-Bitty Christmas Trees

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My plans to turn this house into a home have already started. Step one was putting into motion a way for me to feel comfortable opening the curtains in my living room that look out into my backyard. … [Continue reading...]

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Nov 27, 2012

Your PSA For The Week: Stop The Flu

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Some of you know I'm a nurse. I may not be working as a nurse now, but I still have my license and all of that knowledge is still stuck in my brain and used on a regular basis. (I even have nursing … [Continue reading...]

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Nov 26, 2012

What A Week

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Last week at this time, I was expecting to have a relaxing Thanksgiving week. My only concern was for Wednesday, when the kids would be home from school while I was still working. I had an enormous … [Continue reading...]

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Nov 22, 2012

Thankful for Seven Years

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It was seven years ago on this day that I created a blog on Blogger and typed out my first post as A Mommy Story. It was definitely nothing for the memory books, just a "hey, I'm here!" post, my first … [Continue reading...]

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