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Pursuits of Happiness: Freedom Days
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Monday, July 27, 2015. We added some sweet moments to our collection of Fourth of July memories this year. Lucy and Spencer were in charge of choosing the line up of events, and while my heart missed a few of our more traditional activities (balloons, parade), I loved watching them try out some new venues. The Colonial Fest on July 3rd was a big hit. I admit that before leaving, I thought: it will be hot and miserable and we won't stay very long. But I was wrong! But shady too, and so much fun! I loved t...
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In the Life of the Schow Family: July 2010
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In the Life of the Schow Family. Tuesday, July 13, 2010. It is a little late, but happy 4th of July! Trevor and I have been enjoying this summer so much. It feels like a lot has gone on and its only half way through the summer. I figured I would just put up some of the activities Trevor and I have gotten to be a part of so far this summer. There is definitely more to come, but for now here is what we've been up to. We've gone to several campfire evenings. You can't ever get enough of those though! For hi...
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Karen the Kancer Killer: I'm in School Full Time
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Karen the Kancer Killer. Wednesday, October 17, 2012. I'm in School Full Time. Sometimes I have asked myself, "What do you do with your time Karen? For about 30 years, I could easily answer that. I remember once talking with a friend who also was a mom but spent MUCH of her time doing other things. I didn't know how she did it. I was exhausted just working at home. I didn't feel like I could afford much time doing other things because my house and family would suffer if I did. My days seem to be busier t...
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Crane Corner: June 2015
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Monday, June 29, 2015. End of year festivities. The end of the school year was full of awards programs! First up was James- he received the straight A Honor Roll. Way to go James! Next up was Alex. The Kindergarten teachers planned a super cute program full of songs and poems. Alex was so excited for us to see the program! He has really grown so much this year in school- he loved learning and making friends. Excited to see his Dad in the audience. But we were all ready for summer! Sunday, June 28, 2015.
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Pursuits of Happiness: December 2013
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Sunday, December 15, 2013. Here are several hundred pictures from this fall. Because I want these happy moments on the record. Halloween "campout" with lots of our cute neighbors. Annual outing to the Red Barn with H&R and K. Started painting walls (still not finished). Spencer carried a handful of berries home from our morning walk in order to make a mud pie for the birds. Those moments in the sunshine are one of my favorite memories of that day. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Thanks for tending, Royce!
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Pursuits of Happiness: June 2014
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014. This is getting ridiculous. I've got to get writing or summer will be over! I wonder sometimes if I should quit this blog altogether! But I can't quite. Because sometimes I need the lift that comes from reflecting on our little family story. And I also need the benefit of processing/pondering the here-and-now. Even if it only happens sporadically. So I'm going to keep trying. Let's start with Lucy turning nine. I truly love and admire her. And trust her. And when I simply enjoy ...
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Pursuits of Happiness: November 2013
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Sunday, November 10, 2013. It was a fun time, sandwiched in the middle of two full parent-teacher-conference days. So our festivities were minimal. But half-way through the evening, at the height of trunk-or-treat candy collecting, I heard Spencer say to his friend, " This is the best Halloween eve. So no great loss, I guess =). These big girls were ready to race off on their own. So grown up. But I did my best to stay on their heels. I'm not ready to give them up yet. =). Saturday, November 2, 2013.
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Pursuits of Happiness: December 2014
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014. When I was little, Mom always set out a beautifully painted little wooden box as part of our Christmas decor. The box was empty, and it went with some story I can never really remember about a child giving his teacher a box filled with love. What I do remember well is that one year my nephew Ryan was examining the box and asked Grandma why it was empty. "It's not empty," Mom told him, "It's full of love! The lights are beautiful! So cheerful and hopeful and twinkling! And no...
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Pursuits of Happiness: January 2014
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Thursday, January 9, 2014. You're in bed right now, trying your best to fall asleep. It's always your hardest job of the day. There are so many things to record, Lucy. You are such a beautiful, blessed little girl. This has been such an important year for you - and such an overwhelming year for me, that I'm not getting anything recorded. But here's an inadequate attempt. Your first piano recital, spring 2013*. Reading The Chronicles of Narnia, fall 2013*. And my goodness, how true that has been. My eyes ...
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Pursuits of Happiness: June 2013
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Our Truman cousins came to town! We spent Memorial Day weekend together in Park City. And it was so awesome! The little boys loved the Alpine Slide ski lift! Spencer and Maddy in matching shoes ;)*. Alpine Slide was awesome! But I loved the Alpine Coaster even more! Relaxing ride up the mountain. Nice and slow through all the beautiful trees! And then a fun, FAST ride back down! Mostly we just had the best time being with all the cousins we love! Back at the ranch.". We were drivi...