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May 09 2012

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” ~William A. Ward

Posted in fun stuff, home

It’s teacher appreciation week!

I CANNOT even FATHOM being a teacher. That many kids would put me over the edge for sure! It takes a special person to want to inspire children, especially when they may never see or know that they have inspired, it may not be realized for years and years. As Cam goes off to middle school next year, I hope he gets good teachers. Mostly ones that nurture his spirit, get to know HIM, know his feelings, I think then do they connect, he gets it, he wants to do well for them, for me, not just get a good grade. Kids want to feel appreciated too. Growing up, learning algebra, and science, and girls, and deodorant…it’s a lot for their little minds!

I found these cute necklaces from JessicaBe on Etsy. Her work is so cute and affordable I think! I found the little saying on Skip to My Lou.

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AlenaMay 9, 2012 - 6:32 pm

I think my favorite is the notes from the boys……those mean so much to a teacher.

Jan 07 2012

“you don’t choose your family. they are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” ~desmond tutu

Posted in family

one of my favorite families.

a very tall family.

thankful for step stools.

and one day of no rain.

love you labby’s!

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Jan 07 2012

“sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” ~marc brown

Posted in family, newborn

i got to hold and smooch on a baby again.

i love those days.

then i get to go home

meet baby kai. big brother gavin.

- sweet boys -

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Dec 20 2011

“i’m not a particularly verbose person. i think that’s why i like taking pictures… they speak for themselves.” ~Jeb Dickerson

Posted in children

i attended an amazing workshop with shannon sewell last friday. she’s plain awesome. i mentored with her about 3 years ago and was thrilled she decided to do a last minute workshop in portland! i feel so inspired and it’s just what i was needing. i got to meet some other super talented women as well, also what i needed!! julie with zozobugbaby made these adorable dresses!! what a great start to 2012…here we go!

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Dec 12 2011

“this nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~Elmer Davis

Posted in family

uncle rick (really my brother in law) returned from afghanistan today after over a year of deployment. i was excited, thought i would be fine. i was more nervous/excited for chris and the kids. then i saw the flags, all the military men and women, all the hand made signs, the little boys wearing army outfits like daddy’s, and the plane descending in the sky…and lost it. the veterans revved up their harleys and the families waiting started screaming and cheering when they saw the plane. such an emotional day. so glad he is home safe. so grateful for what rick did over there. happy his family doesn’t have to miss him anymore…

miss lilly anxiously watching for her dad to walk off the plane