Author Archives: jenn

Men are from Mars…

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jenn

There’s a few things I hate. And I always do them to myself. Like how I didn’t put my clothes away yesterday, so I started today off digging through the hamper full of clothes. Which made me late, so I … Continue reading →

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All That Really Matters (by Casey)

Posted on February 2, 2013 by jenn

All That Really Matters When I look at you, I realize There comes a time in someone’s life, When you find things that matter. And every time we touch, The love runs deep. We realize it’s our to keep, And … Continue reading →

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I write all my best posts while I’m driving.

Posted on January 22, 2013 by jenn

Okay well I don’t technically write posts while I’m driving, but I do think them up. And when I think them up they are eloquent, wise, and they would leave you speechless. No, really. I swear. But as soon as … Continue reading →

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Why I Couldn’t Live Alone

Posted on January 14, 2013 by jenn

So I was flying solo this weekend. Many bloggers choose not to say when their significant other is out of town for safety reasons. Me? I was just too lazy to blog this weekend, even though I really had nothing … Continue reading →

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Protecting my heart

Posted on January 7, 2013 by jenn

There is that quote out there that says something like “having a child is like watching your heart walk around outside your body.” And I’m sure that’s true. But isn’t that true for everyone we truly love? I think it’s … Continue reading →

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You Are Not Our Second Choice

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jenn

You were always part of our family plan. And as life has probably already taught you, life takes our “plans” and laughs at them. We are thrown challenges, changes, and so many curve-balls. Our well thought out plans become nothing … Continue reading →

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A New Year Plunge

Posted on January 1, 2013 by jenn

Some people jump into the ocean on New Year’s Day. Some people run through the snow barefoot. Us? We took a different kind of plunge this year. This plunge? It’s a game changer.  

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2012: That’s a wrap.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jenn

Goodbye 2012. Thanks for the laughs, the change, the challenges, the incredible adventures, the tears, the hugs, the truths, and as always – the love. “What a year for a new year, and our star shines like a miracle, and … Continue reading →

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Just in case you thought I was kidding about Norman Rockwell…

Posted on December 24, 2012 by jenn

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, my friends. Be kind to one another, and enjoy the true spirit of this season.

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We’re not sure how this goes.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by jenn

I could write to you as someone who used to work in a school. I could write to you as someone who is a mental health professional, and has worked with kids for years. Yes, even violent ones. But I … Continue reading →

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