tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72622123866396652072024-03-13T01:52:01.935-06:00Moore Minutes{beauty in everyday life}Moore Minuteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762855036281651402noreply@blogger.comBlogger542125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262212386639665207.post-83169833455064196572018-06-14T20:27:00.001-06:002018-06-14T20:27:59.197-06:00Letter to Cameron on his graduation<div style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><i>"Awhile ago, as we were running side by side you said to me, “Mom, I always want to run with you. Someday, I am going to come to your house when you’re 80 years old, knock on your door, and take you on a walk and we’ll call it a run”. Cameron, I want you to know that I’ll be ready: ready to swing open the door and walk into the sunshine with you, throwing our hearts to the sky, as we’ve always done. I’ll run with you any place your dreams take you. I will run with you in the darkest times and in your most exhilarating times. We can chase the light together. Because it will always be there. So will I. So will you. So will us." </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I surprised Cameron with this letter that I wrote and recorded for him, along with a lil summary of our memories. </span><br />
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May 2018<br />
Dear Cameron, </div>
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I’m writing you a letter as this part of your story ends and a new one begins. </div>
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Life is a series of milestones, a reflection of dreams gained and some lost along the way. Today you’re graduating high school. You’re finishing the pages of your first book. You’ll flip the last page, run your hand along the back cover, take a deep breath, with eyes closed, and hold that story tightly to your chest. This is YOUR story. It’s not the end, today starts your sequel. You can always take a peek back inside these first pages, and reflect on the amazing memories we’ve all made as a family. You started us…our family five. From the day we knew about you, Dad and I locked hands and purposely worked together to create a family with a beautiful life, one that would provide opportunity for you and for your brothers. </div>
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I watched you make forts in the mud with your Bob-the Builder, I cut your sandwiches like butterflies, evened out the buttons on your shirt, tried to explain all the little things your inquiring mind constantly wondered. I held your hand through it all. But suddenly, in a moment, change started. I remember the exact day I noticed the transition. We were hiking. You were helping me over ledges, you slowed your step, glancing back to check on me, you flipped open your pocket knife to cut open a water bottle for the dog, you pulled back branches from our path. In that very moment I realized things were different. I had spent a lifetime caring for you and now you were watching out for me. It was a quiet, gentle switch. Almost not noticeable. The noise muted and I paused, looking at you as a young man. This was several years ago and it hasn’t stopped. </div>
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I’ve always been taught that parents are for kids. But I know that you are for me. You bring me clarity and soften my bad days. We often catch glances and I know that you’re asking if I’m ok. You push your hand on my back when we are running, encouraging me to keep going, you ask me what is on my mind…and you really mean it. We have this beautiful dance: taking turns, whenever either of us need the other. You help me understand the world in new ways, you give unique perspective and advice. You care so much, and I know it. I care so much, and you know it. </div>
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You’re the most unique human I know. You analyze the parts I never even noticed and you make gentle sense of everything. You care and you feel, yet you allow logic and reason to keep you true and grounded. You think often. You’re not afraid of exploring the layers of life. Hard work never scares you. You push like a workhorse, even when no one tells you to, and no one is watching. You demand a level of excellence from yourself, and in turn, the world opens wide for you. You have consistently set a solid example for your brothers, gently loving and guiding them. You have self-respect, and you do the right thing. You always impress me. And not because I’m your mom, but because you are admirable. You evaluated the world, decided what you believed, created your foundation, and then firmly stuck close to those principles. You never waver. You stand solid in our family, using duty and commitment to guide you. We see you. We notice your work and dedication. </div>
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You have flaws too, of course. Don’t flinch away from them. Be aware of them, learn from them, accept them. I’ve made endless mistakes. Oftentimes I reflect back, regretting my actions. But this heaven on earth includes regret. Try your best anyways. Never stop trying. Sometimes you will mess up. Sometimes you will make a bad decision. You’ll fail. Don’t linger in negative feelings long, just enough to understand what’s going on and to grow from it. Get up and press forward. The ambition that churns underneath your skin is the life that will keep you going. Set goals, realize them, and then make more. You won’t succeed at everything. We weren’t designed to. You’ll find success at the VERY things you are meant to, with the talents you’ve been blessed with. Breathe movement into your talents, let them rise in action. Stay hungry always. Always work hard. “Work hard. Play hard”, as our family motto has been. Give life to your dreams. Feel the rush of achieving and of doing remarkable things. </div>
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Lazy days are ok. Sometimes, get cozy and just be. Respect yourself, and take care of others. Give grace to humans. If given a choice, always choose to help. Don’t work so much on “self” that you forget to serve humanity. Pleasure and happiness aren’t always the main objective. Embrace the challenges too. They’ll change you in ways that you need, but you weren’t aware. </div>
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Life is complicated and simple and wonderful and amazing. Trust carefully. Love fiercely. Guard your heart, but keep it open. Recognize the strength that wholesome love provides. Life happens when you’re not paying attention. Be aware, stay sharp. Pay attention. Always do the next right thing. I’ll tell you this forever. Always do the next right thing. Life hurts more than you think it will. It is uncertain, painful, scary, frustrating. If the monsters of life sweep down with a hulk-sized fist, knocking your life to pieces, please know that you will someday be okay again. Light always find a way to peep through if our soul is protected. Keep your soul at any cost. You control how you respond and how you feel. No one can take that from you. Remember that. Don’t give up on life and it won’t give up on you. </div>
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We were made to feel pain. We were made to feel. When you’re feeling desperate or having a bad day, look at the sky. I’ve always told your brothers and you to look at the sky. It’s the most simple way to center, to find your quiet place, to feel thankful. The sky is God’s gift to us. It’s new every day. It is giant and majestic and beautiful and will remind you that our problems are so small and the world is so glorious. Beauty is everywhere we look. Be sure to seek it out with gratitude. </div>
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Look around and be grateful. Be grateful for every little thing. God’s blessings will overspill your cupped hands, even during the difficult times. Raise your hands to heaven when you’re hiking outside. Shout with exclamation when you’ve received the BEST NEWS. Hug someone you love and tell them they make you happy. Celebrate God’s wonder. Always remain in awe. Notice how the sun feels on your skin, the smell of laundry tossing in the dryer, notice the way your loved ones smile, think about the satisfaction from pencil-scratching the right answer onto your paper. Notice the way your favorite blanket tucks in around you, notice the way puppy kisses brighten your day, feel the way your body moves as you’re pushing up a mountain. Be grateful for these things and they will give you light. </div>
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I can’t wait to watch you. Whatever story you make with your life, I’ll support you. That’s true. You pick the path, and I’ll stand behind you. Don’t be concerned about making Mom and Dad proud. We are already in your corner, unconditionally. </div>
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One of my most cherished dreams as a young mom was to run with my boys when they grew older. That dream was realized and is overflowing. We have covered a lot of miles together. Running together is one of the best parts of my life. Awhile ago, as we were running side by side you said to me, “Mom, I always want to run with you. Someday, I am going to come to your house when you’re 80 years old, knock on your door, and take you on a walk and we’ll call it a run”. Cameron, I want you to know that I’ll be ready: ready to swing open the door and walk into the sunshine with you, throwing our hearts to the sky, as we’ve always done. I’ll run with you any place your dreams take you. I will run with you in the darkest times and in your most exhilarating times. We can chase the light together. Because it will always be there. So will I. So will you. So will us. </div>
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Cheers to 2018, cheers to my graduate. </div>
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I love you, </div>
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Moore Minuteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762855036281651402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262212386639665207.post-85972649006058162422016-07-15T17:20:00.000-06:002016-07-15T17:42:49.025-06:00Collection of our middle son's birthdays: BOYS summer party ideas<div style="text-align: center;">
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Dakotah just celebrated his golden birthday yesterday...</div>
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he turned 14 on the 14th. </div>
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We went all gold with shiny decor. </div>
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The other boys and I searched all over the grocery store for gold-wrapped candy that had no nuts. ;) </div>
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I ordered a dozen of his favorite Butterfinger cupcakes from a local bakery, and we were good to go!</div>
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I wanted to pull together a collection of his past parties that are documented on my blog. </div>
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I hope you FIND a lot of ideas and fun here.</div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2010/08/camp-sweet-camp-smore-dessert-buffet.html">And S'More Dessert Buffet</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/08/the-how-to-and-details-on-three-olympic.html#">Part 3 Olympic Party How-To</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2009/07/dear-dakotah.html">Kotah's letter and story</a></div>
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Buy a sun tea jar and fill with citrus fruit! </div>
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Titus and I got a lot of moments, just the two of us, </div>
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I made them a fun sign, </div>
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packed their lunch, and sent them off for their first day,</div>
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helping Chris at work!</div>
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Dakotah grabs my heart all the time. </div>
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He was so excited about his new job. </div>
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He organized a budget in a binder, and organized a system to track his paychecks, etc.</div>
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He even made his own personal business cards.</div>
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<b>Love.him. SO. SO.much!!!!</b></div>
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Titus and I spent a lot of time together while his brothers worked!</div>
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One little one left at home while the olders are working summer jobs.</div>
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Cameron decided to dissect a dragonfly one day, even after I pleaded for him not to. ;) </div>
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Outside meals are our FAVORITE!</div>
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We spent a sunset picking peaches at our dear friends' home sweet home.</div>
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Palisade peach season means a lot of homemade goodness!</div>
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Peach cobbler...gone in 60 seconds,</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">PART ONE, <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/07/surprise-visit-at-school-from-lemonade.html">Lemonade Truck Surprise at School</a></span><br />
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Last week I shared <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/08/part-two-11th-birthday-party-details.html">all the details</a> of Titus' hot air balloon birthday party. His mysterious gift was a surprise morning ride in a hot air balloon. Today, I'll be sharing all the fun from our adventure.<br />
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Titus' birthday was in the spring. We waited for the warmer summer months to appear before setting out on our balloon adventure. In the time leading up to our flight, Titus read a lot of books about hot air balloons. <span style="font-size: x-large;">He also made some super cool LEGO hot air balloons! </span><br />
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I think these are just the COOLEST! He gave each balloon it's own name too.<br />
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Our first scheduled balloon flight got cancelled due to weather. Titus had to wait a long time for this day and he was excited and ready! We completed our balloon adventure in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. </div>
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Titus is a morning boy, just another reason why this was the IDEAL gift for him!</div>
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Titus and I wore our<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/08/part-two-11th-birthday-party-details.html"> matching hot air balloon shirts</a> for this special day!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preparing for the balloon launch was breathtaking. The quiet morning, golden sun, mighty mountains, fields of tall grass, and giant colors slowing blooming into the air over fire, created a magic unlike any other. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This is part THREE of a THREE part blog series. </span><br />
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Titus turned eleven this year. I just shared last week about his <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/07/surprise-visit-at-school-from-lemonade.html">surprise birthday visit at school from the lemonade truck</a>! For his <span style="font-size: large;">party</span>, I had another fun surprise planned. He chose an intimate family celebration and only wanted to invite one friend. Tristin, is one of his best buds, and Tristin's mama is one of my girlfriends! We also invited my family over -- <i>grandparents, uncle, best friend, brothers -- </i>a GOOD crowd for this party!<br />
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Yes, I used a theme for this eleven year old boy of mine! Riding in a hot air balloon is on his bucket list. I designed the party around revealing the surprise gift of revealing to him that he had a hot air balloon ride ticket in the near future. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To present the hot air balloon ride gift certificate gift, </span>I found a big cardboard box. I wrote clues all over the box to puzzle his brain and to make him wonder.<br />
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I filled the box with a lot of books from the library ALL about hot air balloons. Then, I stuffed packing paper in the box, and balloons that looked like the sky. On top of all of this, I left an envelope with gold writing. Inside the envelope was a hot air balloon themed card that announced his gift. </div>
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This is the cute card I found from etsy! It fit with our theme perfectly.<br />
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A hot air balloon ride! Woohoo! I gave him the option of inviting his brothers to go up also. He wanted them to join. Kotah said YES and Cameron politely declined. ;)<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">**Side note** If you're wanting to plan your own hot air balloon study, there are a lot of excellent resources available for science projects and experiments related to how hot air balloons work!</span></b></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"> One of my favorite childhood books is The Twenty-One Balloons! This book is a keeper! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always combine party theme decor with the gifts. </span> One of Titus' gift was a super cool hot air balloon shirt. I got a similar one too! We both wore them for part of the night and saved them to wear again on our special hot air balloon day out!<br />
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Titus could keep this print as a memory and frame it in his room after the party.</div>
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I did this last year too for his <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/04/paper-airplane-making-themed-10th.html">paper airplane birthday</a>.</div>
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For his birthday dessert, Titus picked angel food cake. I made a homemade angel food cake with a citrus frosting. All the recipes I used for this party were from America's Test Kitchen.<br />
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Homemade fresh lemon curd...<i>Mmmmm</i>!</div>
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This cake coincidentally matched his <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/07/surprise-visit-at-school-from-lemonade.html">lemonade birthday surprise at school</a>!<br />
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For our birthday party activity I ordered giant Japanese lanterns. I thought they imitated hot air balloons. We lit them and released them into the dark sky. We've done this before for my Dad's <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2011/07/light-up-dark-party.html">"Light Up the Dark" birthday party</a>!<br />
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<i>Titus, always be a dreamer. </i></div>
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<i>We love you, forever.</i></div>
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<i>Happy Birthday.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Check out Titus' super fun <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/04/paper-airplane-making-themed-10th.html">Paper-Airplane-Makin' Birthday</a> last year </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">and my Dad's <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2011/07/light-up-dark-party.html">Light-Up-the-Dark Birthday</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">from a previous year</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">for moore great party ideas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This is part TWO of a THREE part blog series. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">PART ONE, <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/07/surprise-visit-at-school-from-lemonade.html">Lemonade Truck Surprise at School</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's official. I am consistently behind on blogging. I'm not quite sure where my game went, but I still want to rewind a few months to share his birthday surprises! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We have a handful of<span style="font-size: x-large;"> traditions</span>. One of them is decorating the stairs. The boys <span style="font-size: large;"><b>wake up</b></span> to happy celebration first thing in the morning on their day. You can see my favorite year of decorated stairs <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/03/waking-up-to-maze-of-giant-birthday.html">HERE</a>. That balloon maze was pretty cool! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These are made from those flexible animal-making balloons and tied off with bright twine. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We have "mailboxes" on our <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/09/the-school-year-organized-our-family.html">family planner wall</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Titus' birthday was on a school day. </span> It's fun to plan unexpected surprises at school to keep the day exciting! One year I <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/11/blueberry-cupcakes-school-room-hijacked.html">hi-jacked Cameron's math class</a> and another year<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2010/03/lollipop-cookies-and-clowns.html"> a clown showed up to class</a>. They never know what to expect! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">on one of his summer birthdays past...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And see this <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2010/10/5-minute-birthday-traditions-and-party.html">past blog post</a> for Moore birthday tradition ideas!</span></div>
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Dutch puffed pancake is just as delicious as it is beautiful!</div>
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God's bounty is so beautiful!</div>
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Skillet Lasagna from Keepers Cookbook</div>
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Keepers is one of my top favorite cookbooks!</div>
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These are the moments I want to hold for always. </div>
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Homework, projects, housework, and dinner prep. </div>
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Calm and buzz all at once. </div>
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The boys planted these lil grass guys from kits they received in their <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/04/part-one-easter-morning-easter-home.html">Easter baskets</a>.</div>
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Chris in his <b>usual</b> post workout position</div>
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And one of our very best friends, Derek, doing his <b>usual</b> thing.</div>
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Chris at our spring powerlifting meet.</div>
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Our family 5 and Kristen <i>(one of my best friends)</i> on a springtime hike</div>
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After a school PE run we all did together...</div>
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Sub 30 minute 5k...woohoo!</div>
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Titus and his classmate ran over 6 miles without stopping at the annual school walk-a-thon.</div>
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Cameron making sushi after the walk-a-thon!</div>
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Skating with the school kids to celebrate school being OVER.</div>
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The best man in our wedding and</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">one of our childhood friends came to visit us! </span></div>
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It was such a special reunion. Tim has a forever spot in our hearts and lives.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We kicked off our spring with a trip to Denver for Cameron's robotic competition. </span> Cameron joined an intense robotic class this last school year. His team designed and built a robot for a national robot show and competition. These kids work hard! I'm amazed at what they're able to accomplish, it makes my brain hurt!<br />
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While in Denver, we did some shopping. My littles are a product of today. ;)<br />
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We also met up with my friend, <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/03/wintery-weekend-in-aspen-2015.html">Brandi</a>, for a good workout at beautiful Red Rocks!<br />
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We ran 6 miles up, down, and all around this incredible outdoor theater!<br />
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Downtown Atlanta has a lot of heart and running these streets breathed life into me.</div>
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This particular race is just SO.MUCH. FUN. Sign me up every year! It's one giant AM block party! I absolutely loved every second of this. I wish I was running it again right now! I experienced this race with my two best friends, Brandi and Kristen! These girls delight my spirit. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This is part TWO of a THREE part blog series. </b></span><br />
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I <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/06/update-and-some-thoughts-from-heart-on.html">recently explained</a> my new blogging situation. You can find me <a href="https://instagram.com/mooreminutes/">Instagram</a> all the time though!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is part one of a three part blog series.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">See here for <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/07/catching-up-part-2-springtime-vacations.html">PART TWO</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and here for <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/07/catching-up-part-3-spring-moments-and.html">PART THREE</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Okay, so! Here's the deal.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> I WILL still be blogging, just not as often. </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Most of my blog posts are storybook summaries of our current life in action. </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">I've always journaled, since I was 8 years old! There is something deep within me that desires to share and to record. I will continue to record our life through blogging. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;">Stay around, because I'll still add fun ideas, recipes, and tips along the way...full of all things cute and pretty! You know it! :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">More green from other years found <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2013/03/may-you-have-plenty-of-happy-tomorrows.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/03/once-upon-latelyour-life-happenings-in.html">here</a>. </span><br />
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My dear friend, <a href="http://www.pretendingsanity.com/">Allison</a>, made this incredible scarf for me! She is extra talented...she even wrote the beautiful font on my card. I'm on <i>stacks of cloud nines </i>over this gift!! It makes my soul SING.</div>
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We ended the day with Mexican food. </div>
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Palisade Pies is a little farmhouse shop way out in the country and she bakes the BEST pies. Ever.</div>
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I am SO grateful and thankful for this man! </div>
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He is by far the biggest blessing in our family's lives.</div>
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My friend, Carrie, celebrated with a lot of diapers<i> (of course)</i> at her baby shower!<br />
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This spring, we also celebrated my friend Abigail's future marriage</div>
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We took off for a date night at the Winery Restaurant downtown to celebrate another year of "together".<br />
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For so long, in these early years of raising children, my role of motherhood was pushing little toes into shoes, combing hair neatly to the side, reading storybook after storybook, making surprises for excited bright eyes, throwing grand parties, and creating a world of special magic. My biggest desire was to establish a beautiful, everyday world for my family.<br />
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And now, life expands and evolves.<b> </b> These treasured boys need new things from their mama. <b>Most deep, foundational needs of our children never change. But the details do. </b>I am the driver. I am the helper and the organizer. I am the cleaner-upper. I am the listener and the explainer. I am the learner...<i>what is this new music called? Tell me why fast cars are exciting to you. What style of clothes do you prefer? </i>And did I mention that I am the driver? <br />
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<i> </i>Overall, it's all still the same, even though it's <i><span style="font-size: large;">oh</span></i> so very different. My desire is <b>still</b> to infuse joy into their everyday lives. My job is <b>still</b> to create a home-sweet-home for these boys. And the joy that these <i>not-so-little-people</i> give to me everyday is <b>still</b> constantly filling my soul. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During this transition, I have blogged less.</span> I don't have as many crafts and projects to share, or as many grand holiday decorations to show. I miss the old but I'm excited for the new! <b><i>Missing</i> is a good thing.</b> It means the past is filled with blessings, good times, and lots of heart. It also means that we have hope for more beautiful tomorrows, even if our tomorrows look different than our yesterdays. I am excited to watch these boys grow and grow. It's so fun to pull out the tape measure and it swells my heart to hear their wisdom and their thoughts. I've heard...to never be friends to your kids, but to instead to be their parent. Well, that didn't work! These boys are my greatest friends! Their company is my favorite. I can't wait for them to continue to grow up and to be able to grow with them. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, so! Here's the deal.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span> I WILL still be blogging, just not as often. <b><span style="font-size: large;">Most of my blog posts are storybook summaries of our current life in action. </span></b>I've always journaled, since I was 8 years old! There is something deep within me that desires to share and to record. I will continue to record our life through blogging. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay around, because I'll still add fun ideas, recipes, and tips along the way...full of all things cute and pretty! You know it! :)</span><br />
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Last week, I shared our Easter home and early <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/04/part-one-easter-morning-easter-home.html">Sunday morning holiday</a> celebration. In the afternoon, we had company o<span style="text-align: center;">ver for a celebratory feast. <span style="font-size: large;">It's a holiday!</span></span><br />
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Chilled mint pea soup from one of my favorite cookbooks, </div>
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Chris was in charge of hiding 55 real eggs and 40 plastic ones </div>
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<i>Hey babe, </i></div>
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<i>Would you hold this pretty basket for a **quick** picture before you hide these?</i></div>
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<i>pretty please and thank you</i></div>
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<i>love you</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Honey Ham with <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/dont-make-your-ham-until-you-read-this/">Tangy Mustard Whipped Sauce</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies</i></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/4958-triple-chocolate-mousse-cake"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Homemade Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake</i></span></a></div>
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We so enjoyed spending our moments with these amazing friends! Thanks to each of you for the special part you play in our lives.<br />
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S<i>pring's new promises give us so much to appreciate. </i></div>
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<i>Easter is a celebration of LIFE.</i></div>
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<i>HAPPIEST EASTER SUNDAY TO ALL!</i></div>
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<b>This is PART TWO of a two part blog post. See here for <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/04/part-one-easter-morning-easter-home.html">PART ONE</a>.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Moore Easter:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/04/our-easter-sunday-story-in-pictures.html">Easter at Palisade Winery</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/04/kids-egg-ercise-circuit-contest.html">Kid's EGG-ercise workout</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2013/04/pushing-doors-open-to-fresh-spring-our.html">Pushing the doors wide open to springtime celebrating</a></b></span><br />
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Spring's season replaces the heavy winter blanket with light and airy mists of color. Our earth sings with new scents and fresh growth.<br />
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Our home had its window's wide open to the newness of spring.<br />
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Before Easter, I worked on a <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/14c9f8814c230c87?projector=1">SheReadsTruth Bible study</a> throughout the lenten season. <br />
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As someone who has never practiced lent, I am fasciated by this ritual of withholding and restricting until Easter Sunday when we embrace and indulge in all of God's goodness. <br />
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In our house, the boys leave empty Easter baskets on the front porch on the night before Easter. The bunny fills them up early in the morning, eats a carrot or two, knocks loudly on the door and hops off. When the boys hear the knock, they run to the front door to grab their filled baskets.<br />
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Our house is literally dotted with color on Sunday morning.</div>
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The boys LOVE the jelly bean hunt! </div>
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We kicked into the New Year 2015, as a family, with a big steak and lobster dinner at a cowboy restaurant. Titus named his lobster "Seabill", then happily ate it all. <br />
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At home, we toasted with energy drinks to stay wide awake until midnight! Then, when the clock struck twelve, we did the silly grape tradition of putting one grape in our mouths every time the clock struck, until twelve giant grapes crowded our cheeks. <br />
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We also did a lot of birthday festivities with my Grandma before she went back home to Arizona. She turned 80 this year! She is beautiful! We had a fun girl's day out getting pedicures and viewing Christmas lights, and going out to dinner. The boys and I also took her out for a Mexican food lunch for her birthday. Happy 80th Grandma!<br />
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Our amazing friend, Derek, took the boys on the mountain for a special treat on weekend! They loved every second of it! And they all agreed that this trip was their favorite this year! Derek taught them a lot and we are so thankful for him!<br />
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Kotah tried snowboarding this year!</div>
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We spent a lot of time at one of our favorite spots, 970 Muscle, this winter too! <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;">I cherish having a gym that's a home instead of a business, athletes who are teammates instead of strangers, a place of power and change instead of a place of unfilled promises.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br />
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Kotah killing it in the gym!</div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">Celebrating one of our best friend's <i>(Derek's)</i> birthday, gym style, with pinatas, for muscle men to destroy! </span><br />
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Outdoor winter hiking with one of my very favorites!</div>
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Cameron spent a lot of time at his new robotics class!<br />
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Summertimes in Vail are incredible too! We experienced the <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/10/kids-adventure-race-in-vail-colorado.html">boys' Adventure Race</a> here last summer. And Chris raced his <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/06/xtreme-tough-mudder-race-colorado-2012.html">Tough Mudder</a> on these mountains one summer also. But, during the winter, <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Vail is transfixed into a Colorado Disneyland. </i></span> There are lights on every single tree branch, the cobblestone walkways are packed with snow in all the cracks, and a wreath hangs from every light post. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Our winter escape to Vail is a weekend I'll remember forever!</i></span> Last summer, while visiting, we fell in love with a breathtaking piece of art, painted by the artist, <a href="http://studiobritten.com/">Britten</a>. This particular piece grabbed ahold of us and wouldn't let us go. Chris and I knew that we had to have it! Britten shares my exact philosophy on life and her art mirrors my heart in a big way. Her descriptive words on life take my breath away. They speak straight to my soul. I also agree that life "is all about the experience". It's a beautiful and mysterious thing...life. <br />
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Well, fast forward to a lazy January weekend at home. Chris surprised us all and suggested we pack up quickly and head to Vail to look at "our art" again. He timed us. We successfully packed for our trip in less than 5 minutes. In a jif, we were loaded in the car, mittens, scarves, boots, and rolling down the road. <br />
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Chris made me the happiest girl in the world when we arrived at the art studio and he resolutely stated that we would buy the art! I was <i>(and still am!!!)</i> on cloud 100! It was such a unique and exciting experience for our entire family as we bought one of our first pieces of <b>real-deal</b> art. ;) <br />
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Thank you Christopher for making dreams come true! </div>
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Not nearly as exciting as our Vail weekend, but still a treasured weekend together, was our quick weekend trip to Breckenridge. <span style="font-size: large;">We have a passionate desire to show our kids the world right around us, the world that is only footsteps outside our door.</span> </div>
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The mountain peaks at Breckenridge are mighty and majestic! These are the sights where heaven and nature truly do sing. When I stare at this amazing view, I marvel in the smallness of humans and I feel God's greatness envelope me. </div>
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Breckenridge was a snowy, cozy, family weekend!</div>
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Mile high hot chocolates!</div>
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And big bites of yummy homemade mountain cookies!</div>
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We went on a snow-packed walk in the trees.</div>
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Chris bought me some giant, soft, polar bear gloves!</div>
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<i><b>smashed in between our busy weekdays. </b></i></div>
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Our family spent a wintery weekend in beautiful Aspen, visiting my best friend!<br />
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tucked in between lots of Colorado trees!</div>
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Snowed in cozy!</div>
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Time for downtown Aspen!</div>
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This place really is magical.</div>
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Shopping in Aspen with my beautiful best friend! </div>
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This was a special day for Brandi and me! <span style="font-size: large;"><b>10 years! </b></span> We celebrated a decade of friendship! We were spoiled with these special "friendship" necklaces! <i>Let's remember this for always...</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/12/our-story-of-december-25th-day-joy-is.html">Christmas with Brandi</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Winter calls us home. </span> Instead of opening our arms to the world, we pull and tuck everything in...towards us. Intimacy is a breath away. We draw down the shades, gather the blankets up to our chins, and hug hot drinks close to our souls. We embrace the stillness for just a minute while nature sleeps. The layer of cold causes us to create warmth within the walls of the place we each call home. <br />
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An "after holiday" family dinner at our home sweet home</div>
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My parents playing with yo yo's after dinner. </div>
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Oh yes.</div>
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A peek-a-boo out our bedroom window</div>
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Our home adorned for the season</div>
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Winter is the perfect time to bring life inside!</div>
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And what is life without <span style="font-size: x-large;">good food?</span> I am a five -senses girl! I take it all in, especially the gift of taste. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a sample of some of our wintery meals, from left to right: candied bacon brussel sprouts, creamy mushroom soup, one pot Mexican bake, black bean quinoa, roasted pears, veggie quesadillas.</span><br />
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Girls' late night party snacks...</div>
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This <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/05/02/garlic-mushroom-quinoa/">mushroom garlic quinoa</a> is SO GOOD, one of my favorites!</div>
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This winter salad sends ALL of the cozy winter scents into the air! Cinnamon, oranges, cranberries. Perfection. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">In saucepan cook a bag of cranberries over med heat. Stir in a 1/3 cup orange juice, a zip or two of mountain dew if desired, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Add orange zest, cinnamon stick, and some tangerines. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are combined. Enjoy!</span><br />
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And another <i>Feel Better Remedy</i>: <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Dissolve a white peppermint into boiling water. Stir in honey and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Sprinkle with cinnamon.</span><br />
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Stuffed butternut squash for a wintery dinner! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oh yes, we have a puppy!</span> <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/02/cozy-christmas-morning-at-home-holiday.html">Three boys need a dog</a> and we finally found a solution for allergies. Basil is the star of our home now.<br />
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We started out our holiday with a delicious breakfast! I already made a <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/02/our-2014-sweet-heart-home-and-hearty.html">"hearty breakfast" another day during this month</a> and just HAD to again <i>one more time</i> on Valentine's Day.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time</span> I made homemade buttermilk waffles with 2 different types of homemade syrup: maple and buttermilk. I served them with fresh strawberries and heart-shaped eggs. Cutest. <br />
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Per tradition, I always make these cherry heart kiss cookies.<br />
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I usually have a handful of surprises on our dining table for the boys on this day. <span style="font-size: large;">This year I gave them new mittens with a dollar bill rolled up, hidden in the mittens. </span>I also gave them each a new toothbrush and toothpaste. I told them that they need to keep excellent hygiene if they want to be a good Valentine for some sweetheart someday. ;)<br />
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I was happy that Valentine's Day was on a weekend this year! We skipped the romantic dinner for two in exchange for a full family day at home, with our three boys and newish puppy dog. Our Saturday was layered with lazy moments with our favorites.<br />
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The boys played football in the backyard while I read in bed: reading a page or three, watching them, reading another page, watching them.<br />
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Special Valentine game note from my oldest...</div>
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and a cute card from my youngest...<br />
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Dakotah <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2013/02/our-lovin-valentines-day-2013.html">started a new tradition </a>a couple years ago </div>
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of giving me a single white rose on February 14th. </div>
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Makes me a happy mama. </div>
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I received a mid-day, gigantic, surprise delivery from Chris! </div>
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I am a 100% girl. </div>
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I love flowers. </div>
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I love a classic Valentine holiday.</div>
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I made a steak dinner for our family. Our menu was cast iron T Bone steaks and sirloins, steamed artichokes, and creamy mashed potatoes. <br />
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After dinner, more chill time for this family! <span style="font-size: large;"><i>While summer nights are spent running barefoot outside, deep into the dark, winter nights are made for couch-cuddling.</i></span><br />
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My favorite school party when I was in elementary school was ALWAYS the Valentine one: <i><span style="font-size: large;">clusters of sealed notes in a special box, secret messages, best friend pacts, childhood crushes, conversation hearts...</span></i><br />
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Recently I was told that going to the gym a couple hours a day didn't seem mentally healthy. Do you know what <b>really</b> seems unhealthy? Waiting to live. Wasting a good body. Feeling not good enough. Not having anything that inspires us to <b>be more. do more. accomplish more.</b> Not challenging ourselves. Stopping before we start. Not holding onto hope. Not believing that we can do something. Not renewing our minds. Not moving. <i>NOT MOVING.</i> So, yes, I go to the gym a lot. I move my body there. I feel alive. And life is for the living. <br />
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There is nothing that has enhanced my overall well-being more than using my body to greater capacities. I have found so much joy in weight lifting, running, working out, and using my body! I've taken time to celebrate what my body can do, instead of wasting time wondering what my body can look like. Doing this has given me freedom and passion that drives me forward every day! <br />
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I have discovered that physically using the body which I've been blessed with has so many layers of depth. It's looking past the mirror and into real life. This physical journey isn't about the physical body after all. It's about not taking our minutes for granted, not waiting to live. It's about finding what moves us from the inside. It's about learning to appreciate the wonders that we, as humans, can accomplish. It's about pushing beyond what we think we can do and doing something we never thought we could. It's about growing our minds, strengthening our hearts, and pushing the doors to this world wide open. It's about removing boundaries. We learn to push our own ladder against the walls as we climb over to the other side. Then we do it again and again and again. It's about embracing other humans who desire to become better. It's about teamwork and encouragement. Physical fitness encompasses body, mind, spirit. It takes the best of us and refines our better into best. <br />
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Awhile ago, I stumbled upon was <a href="http://mollygalbraith.com/">Molly Galbraith's</a> blog. For so long, I couldn't find anyone who <i>quite</i> understood the perspective of my husband and mine. I felt completely like the odd man out. In a world telling me to make my body more beautiful, I was learning to let go of that...that looks didn't really matter much. But who else felt the same? I found Molly! My eyes couldn't blink away from her words on my computer screen. This voice echoed the familiar sound of my husband's. These were rescuing words of freedom for women. In this loud world that tells us to buy ourselves beautiful, to enhance our looks, Molly was right there, saying it wasn't necessary. Instead, she is an advocate for strength. Building strength allows our bodies to function and move, which empowers our souls to soar. Once we soar, freedom is found. <br />
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I believe that we were designed to use our bodies, to grow and utilize the potential beneath our skin. When our focus is on seeing what we are capable of, rather than seeing how hot we can look, we discover there is more to this entire dance. We find a genuine depth that propels us forward, that gives us purpose, <span style="font-size: large;">and drives us back for more.</span> <br />
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This house of hearts is loaded with love. One girl, Four boys. One dog. <br />
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I also have a couple traditional cookie recipes I make in February. </div>
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One of them are these <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/02/lil-bit-of-valentine-sugar-for-sweetest.html#uds-search-results">Raspberry Jam heart shortbreads</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Okay, now digging into 2014...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;">2014 was an incredibly eventful year! I drove a Ferrari around a racetrack for the first time, fulfilled a dream of seeing Celine Dion in concert, ran my first half marathon, made my body stronger, finally got to water ski on Lake Powell again, bought a new home sweet home, went sky diving!, had my first surgery, continued to heal from a longtime sickness, and finally walked with Chris throug</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; line-height: 18px;">h his scary blood clot ordeal. I reached some goals, checked off some bucket list items, lived a lot of highs with a couple of small struggles too. Life is big and full and rich, always giving us something unexpected, full of beauty and layered with pain. And the best way to walk through it is all together. Love you all!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; line-height: 18px;"><i>I am not highlighting our struggles with physical health this year, but you can find them in the archives. </i> </span></span><br />
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Kicking off <span style="font-size: x-large;">January</span> was our truly EPIC vacation to Las Vegas, where I finally got to fulfill a lifelong dream of mine...seeing Celine Dion in Concert! Chris, my brother, and I were also able to race Ferraris while there!<br />
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The most popular reader's post this year, was one I wrote early in the year about "being your own kind of beautiful", a reflection on weight, women, and beauty. <br />
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In early spring, I planned a baby gender reveal party for our friends. Parties are such a lot of work but lots of extra fun! </div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/05/is-it-boy-or-girl-reveal-party-time-bit.html">Baby Reveal:</a></div>
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Moore parties! Titus turned the big 10 in 2014 and we celebrated with a classic boy's party. Most parties are very expensive. If you're wanting ideas to spend less, this airplane party theme is very frugal!</div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/04/paper-airplane-making-themed-10th.html">Classic Boys</a></div>
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Personally, a monumental day of my year was racing my first half marathon in glorious Zion National Park. </div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/05/the-story-of-my-first-half-marathon-at.html">Zion Half Marathon Part 1</a></div>
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Our arms were wide open to summer fun in between <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/09/moving-into-our-new-home-sweet-home.html">moving</a> and <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/10/lessons-learned-during-my-season-of-ill.html">surgery</a>! We enjoyed our annual vacation back home, on a houseboat trip to Lake Powell, the place that has our hearts forever.</div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/10/our-familys-annual-lake-powell.html">Lake Powell Houseboat Vacation Part ONE</a></div>
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I hosted a fun lake party at my parent's house for 4th of July, with lots of fireworks and homemade ice cream.</div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/07/all-day-all-night4th-of-july-summer.html">All Day, All Night 4th of July Lake Party!</a><br />
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We also spent our summer days relaxing, like with this outdoor reading room day. <br />
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...and moore fun with this backyard campout!</div>
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/08/backyard-campout-with-classic-camp.html">salty sweet S'more Puffs</a></div>
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Dakotah celebrated his 12th birthday on my parent's lake with a jet ski theme, having fun with both wake-boarding and paddle-boarding!<br />
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The boys had the opportunity to participate in an incredible outdoor adventure race Just.For.Kids in beautiful Vail, Colorado. We can't wait to do this again! Moore Mud!</div>
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I also celebrated a special day for each child during our summer months: <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/10/hey-whos-that-getting-to-know-our-kids.html">Cameron's library day</a>, <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/10/making-day-in-kitchen-with-my-middle.html">Kotah's meal planning day</a>, and <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/10/a-curious-george-pancake-making-day.html">Titus' pancake making day</a>.</div>
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Fall brought on an adventure of my own. One of my best friends and I went sky diving! </div>
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I loved these popcorn ball corn husks I made for our <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/12/our-thanksgiving-under-arizona-sun.html">Arizona Thanksgiving</a> this year! They are just too cute!</div>
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This year I made an easy and fun Advent poster countdown.</div>
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Our grand finale of the year included a Christmas Eve dinner at our home sweet home, followed by a cozy Christmas morning, and finished with an afternoon at my parent's. </div>
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Well! That's a wrap on 2014!</div>
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2014 brought many bumps and stresses </div>
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as both Chris and I faced physical health issues. </div>
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We were forced to slow down and to remember to remain grateful for health</div>
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In the end, life is a beautiful mystery </div>
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with joys that we don't deserve </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> as you celebrate the everyday</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">in this new year! </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I just LOVE this picture. The boys created their own special habit. Every Christmas, after all the gifts are open, they scurry to these exact same spots to start building their LEGO creations. I have photos of them RIGHT here every year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is part three of a three part blog series. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See here for <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/01/2014-cozy-christmas-eve-at-home-holiday.html">part one</a>, Christmas Eve Dinner</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/02/cozy-christmas-morning-at-home-holiday.html">part two</a>, Christmas Morning</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The magic of Christmas Eve ended just as the wonder of Christmas morning began. </span> That magic, wonder, anticipation, and thrill is what makes this holiday unique and extra fun. <br />
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The kids would always read these holiday favorite books and wish they had their own Christmas puppy. NOW they do!</div>
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So many treasures to unwrap. Hands down my favorite morning of the entire year. <i>And yes, it's about the gifts.</i><b> #sorrynotsorry</b></div>
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we're together, safe, excited, and experiencing the pleasure of giving and receiving. </div>
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Candy...new mugs...lotto tickets! SURPRISE!</div>
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Secret messages inside each mug.</div>
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<i>"Toooooo many pictures Mama"</i></div>
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Usually <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2011/12/ideas-for-best-morning-of-year.html">I bake cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning</a> but this year I tried the <a href="http://willowbirdbaking.com/2013/02/12/lemon-cheesecake-morning-buns/">lemon morning rolls</a>. The texture and flavor of these are amazing! I wish I could have a bite right now.</div>
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After breakfast, we finished opening our gifts and relaxed around the house with new treasures and our most-loved puppy dog....<br />
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This was the grand finale card of the <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/12/giant-nativity-poster-advent-reveal-idea.html">advent calendar Titus made for me</a> this year:</div>
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<i>We stumbled through the holiday season this year, </i></div>
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<i>full of mishaps and un-expecting turns. </i></div>
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<i>blessings crowded in all around us </i></div>
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<i>and we were able to pause life on December 25th.</i></div>
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<i>My soul begs for more of these moments turned memories. </i></div>
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<i>I can't ever get enough.</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">It was a <b>Cozy-Merry Christmas </b>after all. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">And oh! I hope your special day was blessed.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is part two of a three part blog series. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See here for <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/01/2014-cozy-christmas-eve-at-home-holiday.html">part one</a>, Christmas Eve Dinner</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and here for <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/02/relaxing-christmas-day-holiday-story.html">part three</a>, Christmas Afternoon Celebration</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; font-size: small;">THIS IS PART ONE OF A THREE PART BLOG SERIES. PLEASE SEE </span><span style="background-color: white;">HERE FOR </span><a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/02/cozy-christmas-morning-at-home-holiday.html">PART TWO</a><span style="background-color: white;"> AND HERE FOR<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2015/02/relaxing-christmas-day-holiday-story.html"> PART THREE</a></span></div>
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This is the night we work so hard for, wait for, and wish for! Christmas is my very favorite!<br />
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We started our evening off with a classic church service in a small country church with my parents, grandma, and brother. Singing Christmas hymns on Christmas Eve is one of my oldest and most loved holiday memories.<br />
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Titus had the sweet idea to stand on our porch and play Christmas carols as family arrived. It was truly heart-warming to watch and listen to him play while guests arrived.<br />
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Three generations together for the holidays.</div>
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This year, we scheduled our celebration different. Usually, we pack up and <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2013/12/our-radiantly-grand-finale-to-year.html">head to my parent's home </a>sweet home for the entire holiday. This year, Chris and I hosted Christmas Eve dinner at our home. We also stayed home on Christmas morning, then went to my parent's for Christmas dinner in the afternoon.</div>
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Italian Meatball and Creamy Chicken & Rice</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This salad was incredible! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want to eat it every day. </span></div>
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I made maple roasted walnuts and a maple mustard vinaigrette. </div>
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The greens were served with pomegranates and blue cheese.</div>
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<i>(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mooreminutes/photos/a.379266885473990.82237.160365674030780/838714139529260/?type=1&theater">Recipe shared on my Facebook page!</a>)</i></div>
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Ohhhh emma geee this is good!!</div>
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We had a lineup of snacks and <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/12/the-most-loved-christmas-cookie.html">Christmas cookies</a> </div>
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made especially for the most exciting night of the year!</div>
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...including the boys' <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/12/the-most-loved-christmas-cookie.html">rolo ritz treats</a>.</div>
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I've been <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2010/12/our-day-of-excess-pleasure-hello.html">cutting shapes into cheeses for awhile</a>.</div>
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Thank you Martha Stewart for this adorable idea!</div>
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Waiting to open their PJ bags!</div>
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My parents brought Basil, our new puppy, a wrapped present too! </div>
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Titus played violin while Kotah played the bells.</div>
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It was beautiful and made me smile big inside.</div>
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Time to slumber before the best morning arrives! I get excited just writing about this. I am a lover of magic and wonder and anticipation. <br />
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<i style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">each year around this season. </i></div>
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<i style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">It's who I am. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2013/12/our-radiantly-grand-finale-to-year.html">2013 Radiantly Grand Finale of the Year: Christmas Day</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2012/12/our-story-of-december-25th-day-joy-is.html"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2012 Christmas Day, Abundant Joy</span></a><br />
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This year's holiday season was a little messy for our family. All the beautiful order was out of order. Our tree wasn't finished until RIGHT before Christmas, I was literally upstairs cleaning the guest bathroom as our guest (my Grandma!) was brining her suitcase in the front door downstairs, dinner was rarely served at the dinner table, and more! But in the end, it all worked out, and our home sweet home became Christmasy -- and maybe just a bit peaceful! -- just in time for December 25th. <br />
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I learned something too! I desperately need order. I thrive on it. I want my house neat and tidy before company comes and before big events, no matter what all the <i>"stress less"</i> books say. This year memories were made with highlights of festive fun and also with low points of mama spinning in circles and yelling at everyone. <b>It is what it is. </b> This year's memories are a combination of crazy days with handfuls of treasured moments. I cried and cursed and then I hugged and shined a smile. I was happy and mad all together. And I also learned to appreciate the support of my boys, all four of them. They are consistent in their care and help. They stepped up when I was falling down. And they shared excitement when we were living in the happy moments of the season. <br />
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Titus practiced a lot of Christmas carols this year on his violin.</div>
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Our Christmas tree this year was tall and big and beautiful!</div>
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<i>The 25 days of December both crawl and run. </i><br />
<i>Anticipation is everywhere </i><br />
<i>and everyone is buzzing around </i><br />
<i>magically making our lil lives into a Christmas wonderland. </i><br />
<i>Stress is high but excitement is higher!</i><br />
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Before school break, I packed the kids some festive sack lunches for school. </div>
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Green grapes, red pomegranates, and holiday goldfish. </div>
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My Grandma made us her legendary tacos for dinner one December night!</div>
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I had a lot of little elves helping me during the season!</div>
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My Grandma is a gift-wrapping expert. </div>
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On Christmas Eve we received some super fun packages via FedEx from <a href="http://www.mooreminutes.com/2014/12/our-thanksgiving-under-arizona-sun.html">my cousins</a>.</div>
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A few hours of silent night </div>
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