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Connor turns three

Enough with all the decor pictures – let’s get to the real action. I wondered if Connor-man was going to make it through the party – this was a lot of activity focused on one awesome little kid – but he was totally up for it. And he knew just what he wanted. He spent…

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Firetruck party

Can you believe it? I feel like I start every birthday post the same way, but time really does fly by so quickly and even more so with the second child. With Cailee, we were so excited for every milestone that of course we seemed to get there more slowly but now with two kids,…

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Food truck Thursday?

So, we love Club Blvd park. It’s in a great neighborhood close to downtown Durham, it’s got a lot of shade, a sizeable paved path perfect for bikes and scooters, nice playground equiptment and everyone brings their old toys for the community to use – which makes it a mecca for trucks and big wheels…

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Swimming lessons

As if we don’t have enough going on already with dance, gymnastics, preschool, soccer, cubbies, I had to add one more thing to our plate of activities – swimming. I am always looking for additional ways to keep Cailee active and use up some of that never ending energy (today, a mom told me Cailee…

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More of the same

Here we are again enjoying an earlyspring afternoon and day light savings. I do believe, save for the fact that this time of year brings a mess of annoying pollen, I simply love this time of year and the time I get to spend with my kiddos. I wish they would never grow up.

Spring is almost here

This winter has been very difficult to predict. It’s been warm, spring-like and then cold and snowy. And while I like a good snowfall more than most, this winter is wearing out its welcome, still threatening icy roads well into March. So when the occasional 70 degree day shows itself, we’ve enjoyed our time outside….

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Dance mom

So now it’s official, I am a dance mom. I can say that because Cailee competed in her first dance competition. And I think it’s fair to say that I was more nervous than Cailee.

Do what you love. Love what you do.

#nopower

So we are starting in day three with no power due to a freak ice storm (the one that no one hypes up so you are absolutely unprepared). I also haven’t updated this blog in quite some time so I figured I would share some Instagram favorites, it’s the least I can do from my…

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