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Getting to Know Ria

• February 2nd, 2010
• Posted in Family
• By Dee

Chris’ parents brought his newly adopted little sister home from Russia on Christmas. We had so much fun getting to know her. It was a challenging week, to say the least, but we are so impressed with her willingness to reach out, the beauty of her heart, and the strength of her spirit. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[ READ MORE ]

Christmas Adventures

• February 2nd, 2010
• Posted in Life
• By Dee

If you follow me on Twitter or have friended me on Facebook, I’m sure you heard all about our travel adventures on the way to Colorado. If not, here are a few images to illustrate. Related posts:

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Welcome 2010

• February 2nd, 2010
• Posted in Life
• By Dee

I can hardly believe it’s been six weeks since I last updated. 2010 rushed in like a flood, and I’m still running to catch up. I have tons of pictures and news to share, but for now, something that’s good for the heart: I love these girls. They brighten my days and remind me of the Related posts:

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#best09 Best Packaging

• December 15th, 2009
• Posted in #best09
• By Dee

Welcome to Day #15 of Gwen Bell’s Best of 09 Blog Challenge! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Related posts:

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#best09 Catch-up and Biggest Rush

• December 14th, 2009
• Posted in #best09 . Art
• By Dee

Welcome to Day #14 of Gwen Bell’s Best of 09 Blog Challenge! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Related posts:

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Loose End Days

• December 14th, 2009
• Posted in Life
• By Dee

I am so behind on my #best09 posts, but I have a good reason – I promise. This is my final week of class for 2009, which makes it a pretty great week all by itself. I spent twenty hours in front of my laptop this weekend trying to get to this point, and now that Related posts:

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#Best09 – Best Album of the Year

• December 10th, 2009
• Posted in #best09
• By Dee

Welcome to Day #10 of Gwen Bell’s Best of 09 Blog Challenge! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Related posts:

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#Best09 – Best Challenge

• December 9th, 2009
• Posted in #best09
• By Dee

Welcome to Day #9 of Gwen Bell’s Best of 09 Blog Challenge. I’m really enjoying thinking through each of these topics and sharing the best of 2009 with you. Really, this is what a blog should be, right? This journey has been like the soulful version of ProBlogger’s 31 Days to Build a Related posts:

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#Best09 – Best Moment of Peace

• December 8th, 2009
• Posted in #best09
• By Dee

Here’s Day #8 for Gwen Bell’s Best of 09 Blog Challenge. Hope you enjoy! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Related posts:

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#Best09 – Best Blog

• December 7th, 2009
• Posted in #best09
• By Dee

Here’s Day #7 for Gwen Bell’s Best of 09 Blog Challenge. Hope you enjoy! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Related posts:

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