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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: October 2014
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Friday, October 31, 2014. My First Real Minnesota Date. Because of his schedule, the Writer and I get to hang out in Thursday mornings usually. Since the kids are gone in school it's like a date. But he was able to get discount tickets and tooke to a musical production of one of my favorite shows. So I got a friend to watch the kids and off to the Orpheum in Minneapolis we went! I love the theater! My little b...
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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: Schools!
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Tuesday, October 21, 2014. On October 6th this guy started full day Kindergarten. I missed him, but that's ok because the next day he came down with a cold and spent the next few days home again! The kids school did a "Walk or Bike" to school day. So I drove us about half way and we walked the other half. (So we walked about a mile) It was a beautiful day. Look at the clouds! I got a warm beverage (see my cup?
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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: Mid October
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Friday, October 31, 2014. My little boy misses working "hawd" with Grampy. As he has gotten bigger, he is more easily able to come up with games himself rather than be entertained constantly. He also misses being able to play outside. I think he would live in a tent all his life if I let him. But honestly, there are days when I can't or don't want to go outside to watch him. One day, he grew a beard. Nick and ...
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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: May 2014
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Thursday, May 15, 2014. I say, how can you not? We don't trade in our cars, or buy new ones, ever. We keep them until they die. And because of that, they become members of our family. So, he cleaned it out. And we took some photos. And he put on a brave smile. And tears were shed, and we sold the car to a dealership for pennies, knowing they would junk it. And just 3 days before Christmas, we bought a new car.
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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: "Thank You for Hurting Me"
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Thank You for Hurting Me. Odd title.but I heard myself say those words yesterday. I had looked up the fees since living here but I couldn't go because it's spendy. And then I was gifted a pinch pass. I am not one to waste a present even if it isn't awesome. And since I didn't know if it was or not, I went. And it is! Words, "thank you for hurting me, I appreciate it! And we all laughed.
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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: December 2014
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Thursday, December 18, 2014. We landed in a good place. A really good place. I have mentioned on social media that it feels like Mayberry. After living here some time, I just feel abundantly blessed. And that is gratitude for a level much deeper than a city's "Mayberry-ness.". I am trying something new this Christmas with my kids. New always seems hard doesn't it? My friend MaryAnn said that this experience wi...
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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: April 2014
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Monday, April 28, 2014. This sweetest of sweet boys turned five. I am still in shock. His big day was actually in the smack dab middle of a really big weekend, our family reunion in Las Vegas! So he had many days of celebration. He invited several of his besties, (from left: Korver Hill, Ben Goalen, Kade Castleberry, Luke Rogers) and the pretty much played toys in and out of the tent. He got to open MORE prese...
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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: March 2015
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Thank You for Hurting Me. Odd title.but I heard myself say those words yesterday. I had looked up the fees since living here but I couldn't go because it's spendy. And then I was gifted a pinch pass. I am not one to waste a present even if it isn't awesome. And since I didn't know if it was or not, I went. And it is! Words, "thank you for hurting me, I appreciate it! And we all laughed.
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The Writer, The Baker, The Little Mess-Makers: January 2015
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The adventures of our crew in a new state, and a new phase of life.yes, we know its cold there. Thursday, January 8, 2015. I attacked the easy costume first. I convinced b to let me spray his hair green for a stem and wear an orange shirt. I did this by telling him that we could paint his face scary on Halloween only. Done. I then began all manner of research on Google to find pictures or patterns for the required costumes. Some parents get majorly elaborate! They all got super tired and cold. I have...
