Carson is very smart indeed.  He knows it as well.  On one of his math problems, there was a question that said, “How did you get your answer?”  He wrote:  I just knew. He has only missed one word on all the spelling tests he’s ever had, and has always gotten the 5 bonus words…

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I don’t know what it was, but last week my kids were absolutely heavenly.  I think Heavenly Father knew I needed it or something.  There were chores done without asking, sweet words spoken to each other, asking kindly for someone to stop doing something, getting treats for each other, cleaning up for each other, covering…

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Yesterday Dillon and I celebrated nine wonderful years together.  I’m so happy he chose me.  It’s really amazing how much you can grow together through all your ups and downs!   I was pleasantly surprised to find this leaf on our thankful tree yesterday.  Aw, how sweet :).  We celebrated by going to Rodizio Grill.  That…

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The kids and I had a fun time making these turkey shirts.  Devon’s teacher Mrs. G always loves his shirts and has him stand in front of the whole class to show them.  He loves it of course! I didn’t get a picture of Carson’s hands painted.  Something about trying to keep Bailey from touching…

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  I must say it was quite magical to live through the first snow of the season with Bailey.  Walking out into it was even happier.  Her bright eyes spoke so well the excitement she felt with the new snow.  She was giggling and really so curious about it.    It was magical to re-live…

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And making strangers everywhere we go smile. 

I got out my barbies so my friend Sabra could model her latest sewing lesson on one of them.  Bailey and Jonas were quite mesmerized.  I haven’t seen these barbies out of their box for YEARS.  It was fun to see them all again!      I thought it was funny that Bailey had the…

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I went to both the boys’ Halloween parties.  I just don’t want to miss all the fun!    Dev’s team won—can you tell?  :)   Bailey of course was there, and sat by Dev during a spooky story.  He was so sweet and put his arm around her and played with her hair.  Even his…

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Last night we had a bunch of friends and their children over for our first ever Halloween Party.  Everyone was to come dressed up, and everyone did!  That made it so much more fun, I think!   So I’m seriously looking like I’m about to fall asleep, but you can see my DI find for…

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