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the pyramid
We all had our must-dos while in New Zealand. One of mine was to have a dedicated amount of time to just being on the beach doing beach things as a beach family. When you live so darn close to the...
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the long ride home
In summary, our trip was full to the brim with fun, sun, laughter, sunshine, family, and Christmas. I left New Zealand feeling like I did everything and had the time that we had hoped for. There was...
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the one resolution
I am one to be big on resolutions, goal setting, actionable items, and constantly thinking about how to do better and be better. When I thought about my formal resolution for this year, one thing...
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the grand canyon trip with motorcycle
We took some of our Kiwi relatives to visit one of the natural wonders of the world in our own backyard. First, we stopped at the Little Colorado River Gorge. In some ways I love this even more than...
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the lost dutchman half marathon win
While I am in shape, I cannot say that I specifically trained for this race. I thought it sounded like a good idea when my sister suggested it. I know that part of my good race had to do with the fact...
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the capture of excitement
Have you met Motorcycle? He is filled with happiness and joy. I am not kidding. This boy bursts at the seams with excitement and pure amusement at every little good thing in life. For example, I...
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the big boy bed
This little precious Motorcycle of mine just keeps passing milestones before I can even accept the last one. We have been wanting to make the transition to big boy bed for quite some time. The...
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the mom decision
Recently I made a big decision. The opportunity to climb the career ladder even higher was opened to me. The same opportunity was opened to me last year. Last year I struggled with my decision. I...
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the second birthday
Callum. It's funny because we've had only 730 days with this little guy. However, I can't hardly remember what it was like to not have him around. I've learned many things about this little tyke...
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the second birthday festivities
We were lucky enough to have all the Arizona Bratts in town for Callum's little birthday celebration. No surprises here. We went to El Rancho and attempted to have Callum wear the sombrero for the...
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the yoga teacher
Have you ever been to a live yoga class? I attend a yoga class through the Indian Health Care Center in my community. This weekly class has been a special gem in my week for the last four years. I...
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We enjoyed our first family vacation-road trip style-this summer. We embarked on our 14 day journey in mid-June. Jason drove from Arizona to Alabama all on his own! He was excited to say that he had...
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I am now 6 weeks into my third school year as an academic coach! What a difference experience makes. I feel like I know what to do and how to do it effectively. I feel like I've created the trust...
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the hot dog announcement
Hot Dog is coming. We expect him or her to arrive on or around March 20. He or she has been growing and growing for the past 16 weeks inside of me. I'm really excited about Hot Dog. Being an over...
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dad
I'm 22 weeks pregnant. I'd like to share some details about my current status, but I also feel impressed to share something extremely difficult.On October 15 my dad died. Typing that sentence just...
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the lake powell half marathon
We signed up for this race months ago. I never thought I'd be faced with earth shattering news just two days before a race that I had trained months for. The consensus among my other two sisters was...
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the twenty second week
the world of Hot DogRunning: Pace and distance really has not been impacted at this point. Most runs are completed without "feeling" pregnant. My bladder is only slightly a problem. I haven't'...
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the 28th week of pregnancy two
I'm well on my way to the home stretch of this pregnancy. The fact that I'm no longer a rookie at this pregnancy thing is probably the main reason why I don't feel as inclined to post about it every...
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the Christmas at home
We had a quiet Christmas in our home this year. Truth be told, I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else. In the back of all our minds is the giant hole in our heart with my dad not being here....
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2015 was filled with good and bad. Some things that come to mind as notable and memorable...1. Jason made it clear that he was tough enough for the cut throat nursing program. He just finished his...
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