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63/366 | my neighborhood joy

“my neighborhood” The kids, my mom, and I left my neighborhood today to go see the Lorax. It was such an adorable movie! One that I will add to our home library for sure. How I am enjoying the ages that my kids are now. Less crying. More enjoying. Thank you, Lord! My neighborhood joy.

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40/366 | front door joy

Day 9 | front door Since my mom was gone for her birthday, I owed her a belated birthday celebration. She has been talking about going to the Art Institute downtown Chicago for a LONG time. With 3 kids in tow, we enjoyed a good portion of the day surrounded by masterpieces. And despite the…

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37/366 | dinner joy

Day 6 | dinner My mom just came home from her week-long visit to see my brothers in Colorado. I’m used to talking to her or seeing her several times a week. And I missed her. So I invited her to have dinner and spend the evening with us. I think the kids missed her…

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7/366 | treasure the time joy

The older I get, the more I value and appreciate the time spent with those I love. No matter if I see them on a regular basis or only a few times a year, it is time I treasure. And when the time is over, I’m always sad to see it end. Treasure the time…

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304/365… happy halloween joy

Happy Halloween! The day was full of festivities. We started the day enjoying a “Spider Party” in my daughter’s preschool class.   There were lots of fun little activities for the kiddos to enjoy. The twins were even able to participate in the excitement. Next stop, my son’s 1st grade classroom. I brought in a large…

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