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it's been 11 years... 3 Dec 2012 | 05:32 pm
MKY_0467, originally uploaded by LisaMarieU. since I said "I do" and meant it. Our story is not a fairy tale, but of beauty for ashes...a true picture of God's love and redemption as we surrendered o...
Back To School Dinner ~ 2012 2 Sep 2012 | 08:17 am
I'm so thankful for this great little tradition that my SIL shared a few years ago. We have since incorporated it into our family, and the kids love it and look forward to it every year. It kind of s...
the day has come... 30 Aug 2012 | 02:57 am
For the first time in 10 years as a stay at home mom, all of our kids are off to school. All day. I look at this picture and feel incredibly blessed to have happy, healthy children. Monday was the ...
california part 4: santa monica & huntington beach 28 Aug 2012 | 11:49 pm
The last time Jake & I went to Santa Monica was before we were married. It was fun to revisit and the beach is beautiful, but I think we'd be fine with not going back. :) Later that evening, we met u...
california part 3: 4th of july 23 Aug 2012 | 11:57 pm
On 4th of July, we headed to Jake's Aunt's house to celebrate and get together with the Villa side of the family. They are a wonderful group of people and so fun to be around. I can definitely see whe...
california part 2: disneyland 17 Aug 2012 | 11:43 am
The last time I went to Disneyland, Jake & I went for free on Veterans Day and Isabella was a baby so we didn't really get to do very much. Isabella went with Jake when she was 5 and flew to CA for hi...
california part 1 16 Aug 2012 | 07:22 am
We arrived in California on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. It was nice to step out of the car and enjoy a cool breeze and NO humidity! My mother-in-law's side of the family was all gathering at one o...
turning 32 25 Jul 2012 | 08:39 am
Jake got off from work the morning of my birthday and brought me this... Starbucks in bed. My birthday was off to a wonderful start. The kids made me a birthday banner... and breakfast... Yep...
where do i begin? 16 Jul 2012 | 12:23 pm
I haven't blogged in so long I thought about just not blogging anymore, but then I remember how much I love to write and document the events in our family's lives. So here I am again. :) My next fe....
my tiny dancer 27 Jun 2012 | 11:02 pm
Summer is flying by and I'd like to say that I've been busy preparing for our upcoming trip to CA, but I haven't been. We've had a super busy summer and this trip just kind of snuck up on us. Balle....