Category Archives: Life

Sorry Dude…..New plans

Posted on December 31, 2015 by houseofsmooches

Yesterday morning I grabbed my phone from the nightstand before I got out of bed……yes, my eyes were barely open, and I read Matthew Chapter 2. It’s a very familiar passage and very fitting for this time of year. But … Continue reading →

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Of Christmas Past

Posted on December 30, 2015 by houseofsmooches

The Christmas season always leaves a little longing in my heart for a baby. I’m not sure exactly why……perhaps it’s the fact that the entire season is the celebration of the birth of a baby. For most of my married … Continue reading →

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Domesticated!

Posted on December 14, 2015 by houseofsmooches

First day of our Christmas break at the School of Smooches and I’m feeling pretty domesticated!! I was planning to clean my house, but decided to complete a project Stephen helped me start on Saturday. Months ago some friends gave … Continue reading →

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It happened on a rainy day!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by houseofsmooches

5 A.M. and the house is still dark and the household is still sleeping. This day I’ve been dreading for several months. A little over four years ago I knew this day would come, but the past two months it’s … Continue reading →

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Summer Styles and Great Shampoo

Posted on September 13, 2015 by houseofsmooches

Hair is a big deal at our house. When we have hair day sometimes it’s an all-day affair. And I’m always looking for just the right products for my girls. And boy have we been through the products. When I … Continue reading →

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Déjà vu!

Posted on July 16, 2015 by houseofsmooches

  Almost a year ago I posted about big changes happening in our family. Funny how it feels like Déjà vu! Yep, we are getting a new house (yay!!). We never anticipated that “a few weeks to a few months” … Continue reading →

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Big blog update!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by houseofsmooches

So since it’s been a while since I’ve done a big update blog post, I thought a nice rainy Thursday would be the perfect time. Honestly I’ve been pretty hit and miss on blogging in general lately. I blame it … Continue reading →

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Gymnast

Posted on May 11, 2015 by houseofsmooches

Since January Natalie has been taking a gymnastics class…..and LOVING every second of it! She uses the trampoline to practice her new found moves. Natalie has amazing athletic ability and is very agile and strong so she has done great … Continue reading →

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Birthmamas

Posted on May 9, 2015 by houseofsmooches

  Today, on Birthmother Day, I feel a deep sense of gratitude to four beautiful women. I wish that they could see their children today, to know what little and big people they have grown and become. This afternoon I … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by houseofsmooches

Girls night out! That’s what my favorite 8 year old, 3 year old and I did tonight! After dinner we went to watch Cinderella at the movie theater! We very seldom go to the theater, so this was a super … Continue reading →

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