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letters to our children | january 2013

I am so very honored to participate in a “Letters To Our Children” blog circle project with other moms and photographers who have inspired me in countless ways.  On the 25th of each month, we will post our letters to our children.  Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of this post…

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18/365 | golden rule joy

Treat others the way you want to be treated.  The Golden Rule. I’m a big enforcer of that rule in our house. And when my children are not following the golden rule, firm but fair discussions happen.  And if the disrespectful attitude continues, privileges are taken away. Tears flow.  Doors slam.  Covers go over heads. …

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17/365 | blankies at breakfast joy

Every morning they come downstairs ready for breakfast.  Blankies in hand. And every morning they ask me to wrap their blankies around them when they sit at the table. And how they giggle when I wrap them up and kiss their sweet little faces. These are the moments to cherish.  Because in a blink these…

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16/365 | click it up a notch joy

3 years ago, I started this photo a day project.  Through daily blogging and visiting other fellow 365er’s blogs, I have met some amazing photographers along the way.  And not only are they ubber talented but they are truly some of the kindest, most sincere individuals.  And how I long to meet them in real…

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