Monday, December 23, 2013

Two Baby Girls!

It can’t be 10 years!

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10 years since two tiny little girls joined our family!

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10 years since that unexpected, speedy trip to the hospital, two months earlier than planned.

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10 years since our big kids were little themselves, and couldn’t wait to hold their new babies!

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There was a time when they were just a bit longer than a spoon!

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                                                And wee enough to fit on a folded towel – although not happily.

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But, amazingly, it really has been 10 years!

 

See for yourself…

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Isabella Faith – our Baby A

Friendly, warm, funny, devoted, passionate, twinkly, determined, just, artistic, beautiful, intelligent.

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Sophia Grace – our Baby B

Compassionate, sweet, tender, loving, artistic, faithful, beautiful, perceptive, insightful, long-suffering, patient.

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Oh how we love them.

 

It seemed so sweet and fitting to me that the girls wanted to sleep in the same bed the night before their birthday, so they could welcome it together. 

Just like they did, 10 years ago!

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Happy Happy Birthday, Girls!!

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Christmas Preparations

 

Jennifer Rizzo's holiday housewalk link party. Link up your home for a chance to be in next years house walk.

We’ve had so much fun decking our halls and rooms for Christmas!

I’m so glad you’re here!

Welcome!

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Entry

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Family Room

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Girls’ Domain

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The Kitchen

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The Dining Room

 

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Our Room

 

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Hallways and Mudroom

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Merry Christmas!

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