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September 26, 2022

Happy National Daughter's Day to these smart, creative, hilarious, opinionated, generous, independent, joyful and amazing daughters of mine! Watching them grow into young women is a genuine delight. Getting fitted for homecoming court. What color tux would you guess he chose? (Laughing at how short the sample pants are on him.)   A fun day at @disneyland catching the #underwraps 2 premeire (a very cute and family-friendly Halloween movie on @disneychannel). We also got to run . . .

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Friday Finds

September 23, 2022

Nearly There David Bowie Navy The Rise And Fall of Ziggy Tee Brass Tierra Modern Mid-Century LED Wall Lamp - Set of Two  Cassette Tape Dispenser Pen Holder  The Cali Rainbow Planter by Luna Reece Ceramics  Pepin Press 1970s Design Gift & Creative Paper Book  Flower-Shaped Throw Pillow Cushion Novogratz Retro Collection Retro Wave Shag Area Rug Pink & Sterling Silver Retro Roller Skate Stud Earrings Madewell Burnished Blush Tie-Dye Mili Puff-Sleeve Boatneck Top . . .

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OPERATION “GET RID OF HALF OF OUR BELONGINGS” UNDERWAY | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2011.

September 22, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2011. For the last couple months, I’ve been in a bit of a funk about our house.  It seems like my level of contentment about our house ebbs and flows, and every so often I find myself feeling very claustrophobic and ready to move to  a prairie in Idaho or something.  As the kids are getting bigger, the house is feeling smaller . . . and it wasn’t exactly big to begin with.  Our mid-century house is just over 1300 square feet, and . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Amen

September 21, 2022

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Life Lately

September 19, 2022

When your kids grow up with you taking constant photos of them and you get paid back with a teenager taking film classes needing to “get the shot.” View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) When you try to pose more modestly in your speedo but it just makes you look naked. Ben Platt! View this post on . . .

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Friday Finds

September 16, 2022

Flore Gray Floral Beanie Embroidery Kit  Mud Pie Mustard Floral Waffle-Knit Snap-Button Footie - Newborn Crystal & 18k Gold-Plated Bayberry Beaded Bracelet Rust & Olive Plaid Shacket - Toddler Ashlee Block Boots, Military Green Black & Gold Dot Pleated Midi Skirt  Orange & Green Bodysuit & Beanie Set - Infant Cognac Hooded Faux Fur Puffer Coat Sam Edelman Women's Laguna Boots, Tawny Brown Dark Gray Multicolor Floral Amelia Slip NG Rain Boot . . .

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DOES LOVE REQUIRE WORK? | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2012.

September 15, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM FEBRUARY 2012. My friend Tracey wrote an interesting post about love today (you can read her post about making love work here).  It spurred some interesting discussion in the comment section, and one commenter theorized that if love feels like work, it’s probably not going to work.  I think this is an interesting question : is it really “love’” if it feels like work? I will confess, I have some strong opinions on this one, but I think it . . .

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Wednesday’s Child 10-year-old Zuriah

September 14, 2022

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Friday Finds: Pattern Love

September 9, 2022

Tan & Black Wide Zigzag Basket - Set of Three Blush Crush Floral Still Single Bucket Hat MEXIYA Irina Dining Chair Ink Black Pattern  Green & Pink Monsteras Five-Piece Comforter Set  Main + Mesa Modern Boho Wood Scroll Wall Décor Novogratz California Collection Ojal Area Rug Decorative Stoneware Vases, Set of 8 Black & White Geometric Cachepot Plant Stand Set Blue Art Deco Coaster & Holder Set Vista Orange Geometric Drawstring Backpack  Prairie Life . . .

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IPHONE PHOTO DUMP, MID-JANUARY 2012 | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JANUARY 2012.

September 8, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JANUARY 2012.   One of the things I love about my kids is that they love to dress up.  The girls spend most of their days at home in one costume or another.  (And if not in a costume, Karis is usually in a diaper).  Every day they find new and more creative ways to give me anxiety.  Lately they’ve taken to using our headboard as a diving board.  How we’ve never been to the ER is a question for the ages.  New Year’s goal: go to the beach . . .

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