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What we planned for Mother’s Day: church, 1st service, where I would watch a touching slideshow honoring the moms who had babies this year (including me) brunch at my favorite local spot, Swami’s Cafe a walk by the beach, or if nice enough, an afternoon at the beach a delicious dinner of rotisserie chicken (from [...]

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A tool for satisfying the ultimate craving…

by gidget fun

In the trenches of motherhood, I often find myself craving time with the Lord. Uninterrupted, quiet, devoted time seems like such a treat, and it’s just not something I get much of these days. So any tool that helps me to soak up bits of His word throughout the day is a welcome one. When [...]

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10 on 10: February 2012

by gidget life is beautiful

I’m a few days late in posting, but here are my shots from February 10th… just a little glimpse into the ordinary beauty of my day. Cheating a bit here with a few collages… shhhh, don’t tell! …my new tea kettle is warming up some water for my coffee! …did a little organizing in Brody’s [...]

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Lately… {on simplifying in the New Year}

by gidget family

We’ve been struggling a lot with Gigi the last couple of months. Mainly through the hustle, bustle and excitement of the holidays, but even since then, we’ve been seeing some behavioral and anger issues in her that we want to start working though now, so as to hopefully prevent the development of a pattern in [...]

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10 on 10: December

by gidget life is beautiful

I missed last month but I was glad to see my iPhone reminder pop up today telling me to break out the “real” camera and start capturing some of the simple, beautiful moments of the everyday. I’m linking up with A Bit of Sunshine… Click below to view more 10 on 10 posts!

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{this moment}

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SouleMama‘s {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and [...]

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10 on 10: October 2011

by gidget life is beautiful

Here are a few of the everyday glimpses of beauty in my day today! Hallee’s first nap in her big-girl crib in Gigi’s room! Gigi spent all morning pretending to work in a face-painting shop. Hallee enjoyed a morning swing. Quite possibly my favorite lunch {onion bagel + cream cheese + heirloom tomato + lemon-pepper}. [...]

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{this moment} ~ Great-Grandma Edition

by gidget life is beautiful

SouleMama‘s {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo {3?} – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find [...]

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The years are short, but the days are indeed long.

by gidget gratitude

Sometimes I find myself reading frantically simply because I want to finish a book. I have a tendency to read several books at once and there are so many more books I want to read that I seem to be just trying to get through. That’s how life feels right now, too. I’ve got so [...]

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10 on 10: September 2011

by gidget life is beautiful

It’s that time again! I’m linking up with everyone at A Bit of Sunshine and capturing a few glimpses of the beauty of everyday life. {a big sister and a big yawn} {a morning surprise} {a delicious breakfast: Croque Madams and Blueberry Maple Oatmeal Smoothies- seriously, these smoothies are SO good– thick, nutty, creamy, fruity} [...]

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