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the sweetest surprise

A few days back, Adelynn and I were rummaging through some old books when I came across a floral journal that I hardly even remember owning.  I sat down, and began flipping through it and instantly realized what it was.  … Continue reading

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our shoe holder garden

This year has not exactly been the least stressful of years. It’s not that I avoid stress – much of my personality thrives off pressure and keeping myself busy almost to the point of being overwhelmed. I honestly wouldn’t know … Continue reading

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spring resolutions

My house is rarely quiet. Between a shrieking toddler and my noisy mixer, the silence is far and between. Sometimes I think back to life before baby, life before my crazy business venture- those quiet days of living alone in … Continue reading

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hello again exercise

I was in a funk, there’s no better way to describe it, almost precisely a year ago I was in a terrible funk. Knowing exactly what I needed to do to break the spell of the blahs was easy, being … Continue reading

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cloud nine

The view you are looking at is my favorite on all of the island of Oahu, Hawaii.  After a short hike, a few heart-pounding uphill moments, and a climb atop a deserted bunker- you find yourself here- catching your breath … Continue reading

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