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Just daily life

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It's true that the days are long, but the years are short. As hard as days are, I pray I remember to savor the simple things...to play with my kids instead of doing something I want to do, to talk with my kids to really learn about them, to take the time to answer questions  (especially related to spiritual things), to get extra snuggles, to find ways to laugh and be silly. 

Party for EK and EJ

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A few weeks ago we had a family party for my "bookend" kids. EK turned 10 and EJ turned 1. We went with a western them since EK loves horses. It was a fun time!  EJ didn't like the cowboy hat. Notice if falling on the floor.   The cousins minus EK, EJ and baby C  M wanted to help EJ open her presents....actually most of the kids wanted to help. :)  Awesome cake made by my friend and neighbor, Leslie Eaton of Eaton Cakes. EJ's cupcakes were gluten, dairy and egg free so EK and EJ could enjoy some cake too.  Baby girl was very dainty at first but ate a good share of her cupcake.  I think she likes it! EK thinks it is so funny when I pretend to have EJ ride her like a horse.     Sweet birthday girls!

Eliza is ONE!

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My baby girl turned ONE the end of January. It is hard to believe an entire year has gone by. She is doing well, growing and learning every day. I was able to nurse her for a year. So very thankful for that and she's transitioned pretty well to coconut milk. She'll even take a bottle now (which she really didn't do her first year of life). She's eating a lot more, but certain textures bother her. For now, she really prefers the pureed baby food and since she eats a variety of fruits and veggies in them (spinach, pears, mangoes, peas, carrots, squash, blueberries, etc) I'm going to let her keep eating the pouches. She does like bananas but that's the only fruit or veggie she'll feed herself. She ate carrots and potatoes from my beef stew the other night, but wouldn't pick them up and eat them. She despises meat, any form. She is just getting her first molar so maybe once all four come in, she'll be willing to try more things she can chew. EJ is a g...