1. nieces & nephews! i love having so many cuties nearby. this is charlotte. i got to take her to the zoo on wednesday. then she came over and we watched yo gabba gabba, took a nap, and read books. soon she will be living around the corner from me! we're so excited :)
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2. nie nie
this woman is one of the strongest i have ever heard of. what an inspiring story.
3. a better work schedule
starting this week i am half-time at my job as a behavior therapist, which means a LOT more time to focus on my photography! working full-time and being a part-time photographer is crazy! it is hard to work all day and then work all night! i know people who make it work but you have to say goodbye to having a LIFE! i am so glad i can find a little bit better balance now.
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4. LOST.
although i am quite unhappy with this week's episode (let's just say something happened to my most favorite character...no spoiler here) i have been hooked on this show for years. i will have to adjust to life after lost (finale is on may 23) and it will be tough.
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5. mom.
my mom adopted 10 children, cared for hundreds of foster children in her home, and owned 3 daycares. her whole life is serving others. she is mom to many and i am so lucky to be her daughter. and i really love her photos from the 70's. also, i stole this dress from her closet.
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Charlottes gorgeous! Fun photo of mom! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved that video! It was touching. And isn't mom gorgeous? :)
ReplyDeletethat is an amazing picture of your mom. i could stare at it all night. she is beautiful. a wonderful woman.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've heard of Stephanie Nielson. I didn't know what the video was about beforehand. I think I went through a box of tissues while watching it and reading her blog.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I wanted to add a wow for your mom. That's amazing!!
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