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All Bright, Shiny and New

Look at these kids, don’t they look ready to take on a new year? I have concealer and Dr Pepper, so I’m totally ready. Today, I’m sharing seven things worth remembering from the week (and linking up with Jen, to boot). School officially started this week for Team Whitaker. Luke starts after Labor Day and…

The Summer of Fun

Summer 2013 is coming to a close. I’ll be the one kicking and screaming all the way to next Tuesday. Sigh. This is how we spent our summer and I pray yours was equally relaxing, fun and family-centered. Oh, 6am wake-up calls, I am SO not ready for you. We enjoyed some serious God time,…

All the Colors of the Rainbow Party

I think it’s a rule: every little girl loves rainbows. Shoot, I still get a wee bit giddy when I see that beautiful sight in the sky after a rainstorm. When my sweet soon-to-be-first-grader said, “Momma, I want a rainbow party,” I said, you betcha. It was an absolutely blast to plan. Between my trusty…

Luke Caught His 1st Fish & Other July 4th Tall Tales

I’m back from the respite. So happy to be back and so grateful for the break! You know how sometimes you know you need to unplug and get away, but you don’t realize just how much until you’re there? Yes. That. The 3yo did catch his first fish. There was much rejoicing. Of course, I…

Happy 6th Birthday Clare Bear!

Every year, it’s gets sweeter to tell Clare, “happy birthday.” She was born smack dab in the middle of Vacation Bible School week, you know, the one I was leading. I came home that Wednesday afternoon and used the bathroom. A lot. I finally figured out my water was breaking and got myself to the…