Read more about the article I’ll admit it, I’m smitten
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I’ll admit it, I’m smitten

I've never been a little dog person because I didn't see the point. I've always had big dogs like Maggie, our 70 lbs English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. We we adopted Ruby last week, the last thing I expected was to become totally smitten. Ruby weighs a bit under 5 lbs and is really tiny. Despite her size, she's got an enormous personality and fits in perfectly with the rest of our family. ☺ Anyway, I said above that I hadn't expected to become smitten with her because I'm not a big fan of tiny dogs. Ruby had other plans because she's latched on to me and literally follows me everywhere I go. When I'm writing, she curls up on my lap and falls asleep. Sometimes she climbs up and sleeps…

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January 6, 2018
Read more about the article My little snow angel
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My little snow angel

Just as the school predicted and prepared us for, it's a snowday. Mr. Emmett decided that he wanted to head outside and sweep the snow off the porch. We have to use a push broom at the moment cause our snow shovel was stolen again.. Anyway, I only let him out for a few minutes because I don't want him in the snow wearing crocs and no socks. He did a really good job and wants to do more later on today. We'll have to see about that. Once I brought him in the house, I made him some hot chocolate with marshmallows and we snuggled on the couch, watching the new season of All Hail King Julian.... ☺

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December 14, 2017
Read more about the article We all have our reasons for getting up in the morning, even when it’s hard
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We all have our reasons for getting up in the morning, even when it’s hard

Life isn't easy for my family. It's never been easy and there are so many times where I feel like I can't keep going on. Sometimes, the idea of getting up in the morning, only to face the same impossible challenges, is just too much. On the other side of the coin, there are moments when I'm reminded why I have to keep going. These moments help me find the strength and courage to keep moving, even when it's not easy to do so. Tonight was one of those nights. ☺

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December 11, 2017
Read more about the article It’s way too early for Christmas lights, isn’t it?
It's way too early for Christmas lights, isn't it? Christmas lights and decorations are already being put up at the Canton Garden Center. It seems like it's a bit too early for that. Christmas is coming soon enough. Let's not rush it...
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It’s way too early for Christmas lights, isn’t it?

It's way too early for Christmas lights, isn't it? Christmas lights and decorations are already being put up at the Canton Garden Center. It seems like it's a bit too early for that. Christmas is coming soon enough. Let's not rush it...

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October 21, 2017
Read more about the article The most beautiful flower I found in Orlando, Florida
The most beautiful flower I found in Orlando, Florida I have no idea what this flower is called but it was one of the few flowers that caught my eye while we were in Florida, on my son's Wish Trip. Having been home for almost two weeks now, I'm really missing Florida. We've talked about moving there because I can work from anywhere with an internet connection.. We absolutely miss Give Kids the World. That place is magical and hard to walk away from. As for moving, it's probably not practical but one can dream.
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The most beautiful flower I found in Orlando, Florida

The most beautiful flower I found in Orlando, Florida I have no idea what this flower is called but it was one of the few flowers that caught my eye while we were in Florida, on my son's Wish Trip. Having been home for almost two weeks now, I'm really missing Florida. We've talked about moving there because I can work from anywhere with an internet connection.. We absolutely miss Give Kids the World. That place is magical and hard to walk away from. As for moving, it's probably not practicalbut one can dream.

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October 20, 2017
Read more about the article One of the best moments from our Florida vacation
One of the best moments from our Florida vacation A few days into our stay at Give Kids the World, the village received a visit from Santa Claus. Emmett and Gavin were beside themselves as they waited for the day to arrive where they got to see Santa. Elliott was not so excited because he's at that age. If you ask the kids, this was probably one of their most cherished moments from our trip. On a side note, I just realized that we left without our pictures of the boys with Santa. I took this one but they took family pictures as well.
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One of the best moments from our Florida vacation

One of the best moments from our Florida vacation A few days into our stay at Give Kids the World, the village received a visit from Santa Claus. Emmett and Gavin were beside themselves as they waited for the day to arrive where they got to see Santa. Elliott was not so excited because he's at that age. If you ask the kids, this was probably one of their most cherished moments from our trip. On a side note, I just realized that we left without our pictures of the boys with Santa. I took this one but they took family pictures as well.

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October 19, 2017
Read more about the article The butterflies of Fall at the Canton Garden Center
The butterflies of Fall at the Canton Garden Center I love taking pictures and one of my favorite things to take pictures if nature. It's an amazing feeling to be able to not only witness the beauty first hand, but also capture it to share with others. I'll be sad to see the warm weather go but I'll find others sources of inspiration..
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The butterflies of Fall at the Canton Garden Center

The butterflies of Fall at the Canton Garden Center I love taking pictures and one of my favorite things to take pictures if nature. It's an amazing feeling to be able to not only witness the beauty first hand, but also capture it to share with others. I'll be sad to see the warm weather go but I'll find others sources of inspiration..

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October 18, 2017