tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612223441470867732024-03-14T00:47:11.884-04:00The Seasons of Lifeteachermomof2http://www.blogger.com/profile/06592241622906700490noreply@blogger.comBlogger914125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161222344147086773.post-74677930814647288932017-07-29T13:10:00.000-04:002017-07-29T13:10:01.872-04:00Cinnamon Chip Scones<div style="text-align: center;">
Cinnamon Chip Scones </div>
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Inspired by Panera Bread's Scones</div>
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Ingredients:</div>
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Scones:</div>
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3 1/2 cups all purpose flour</div>
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1/3 cup sugar</div>
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2 teaspoons baking poweder </div>
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda</div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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3/4 cup cold butter, cut into tablespoon pieces</div>
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1 cup cold buttermilk</div>
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</div>
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3/4 cup cinnamon chips </div>
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2 Tablespoons butter, melted</div>
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Granulated sugar for sprinkling</div>
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1 cup powdered sugar</div>
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2 Tablespoons water</div>
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Directions: </div>
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<li>Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. </li>
<li>In a large bowl, combine the
flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine. Add
the butter and use a pastry blender to incorporate the butter into the flour until the butter is pea-sized. </li>
<li>Make a well in the center of the flour and butter mixture. Add the buttermilk and vanilla and use a spatula or large spoon to combine the dry and liquid ingredients until the
dough starts to come together; don’t overmix – it’s ok if there are
dry, crumbly spots here and there. Add the chips,
using your hands to knead them in a bit. Turn the dough out onto a
surface dusted with 1-2 tablespoons flour and combine the dough and
chips together with your hands, kneading briefly, just 2-3 times, until
it comes together. Pat and lightly press the dough into a long
rectangle, about 15X3-inches.</li>
<li>Cut the length of dough into triangular wedges, about 12-14 and
place on the baking sheet, about an inch apart. Brush the tops with
melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.</li>
<li>Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes until just lightly golden brown and no longer doughy in the center. </li>
<li>Remove scones from sheet and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Combine powdered sugar and water to create the glaze. Using a spoon drizzle glaze over scones. Let dry. </li>
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Enjoy!</div>
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~peace and blessings~</div>
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Lisa </div>
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On day 3 of our trip, we decided to visit the Gettysburg National Military Park. I have been to Gettysburg numerous times. J and the kids have not. We started our tour at the Visitor's Center. It's a beautiful building with information desks, a Starbucks, a cafeteria, museum, cyclorama and short movie. The movie, museum and cyclorama tickets were reasonable at 15 pp for adults. They also offer guided auto tours and bus tours. You can find more information here: https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm</div>
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The film, "A New Birth of Freedom", was narrated by award winning actor Morgan Freeman and the restored <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gett/learn/historyculture/gettysburg-cyclorama.htm" id="CP___PAGEID=3564235,/gett/learn/historyculture/gettysburg-cyclorama.htm,29302|">Gettysburg Cyclorama</a>, which depicts the final fury of Gettysburg- "Pickett's Charge".</div>
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The battlefield hosts 100s of monuments to the soldiers and states that were involved in the Battles at Gettysburg. </div>
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This is the eternal flame Peace Monument.</div>
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Miss M and I at the monument.</div>
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The Pennsylvania Monument. It is so large that you can view it from most parts of the Battlefield and is the largest at 110 feet tall. The P<span>ennsylvania State Memorial is a monument in Gettysburg
National Military Park that commemorates the 34,530 Pennsylvania
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Abraham Lincoln</div>
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H and M standing on the stairs of the monument. We also climbed the inside stairs to the viewing platform at the top of the monument. </div>
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Monument of <span>Major General George Gordon Meade </span></div>
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<span>We could have spent hours touring and have plans to return when it's not so hot outside. Temps were at 100*F. </span></div>
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<span>Thanks for stopping by!</span></div>
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<span>~peace and blessings~</span></div>
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We took a mini-vacation to Hershey and Gettysburg last week. We stayed at a Holiday Inn Express just outside of Hershey. Right beside the hotel is Messick's Equipment. H was in heaven! There was farm equipment everywhere. The manager, Jay, was kind enough to give us a tour of the parts, sales and shop of the operation. The shop is 2 acres in size! Once we checked in, we started our trip with a visit to the Tanger Outlets in Hershey. We ate dinner at a local pizza joint. It was good. Then we visited Hershey's Chocolate World. It is free and you can take the animated Chocolate World Tour. </div>
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Here are the kids on the Chocolate World Tour. We did some shopping and purchased some candy....can't visit Hershey without buying a Hershey bar! </div>
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On Day 2, we visited Hershey Park. We were blessed with complimentary tickets from my mother-in-law. We were surprised that we had to pay to park, though. They offered general parking for $15.00 and preferred parking for $25.00. We went with general because they offer tram service to the park and back to the lot at the end of the day. It was a hot and humid 95*. I was thankful for the shaded benches throughout the park and the misting fans as we waited in line for rides. They have a great water park as well, but we weren't able to visit due to the short length of our visit. </div>
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The Sky Rush Coaster</div>
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Group selfie after 12 hours in 95* temps.</div>
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1. Use general parking and utilize the tram service.</div>
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2. Buy the Souvenir drink all day cup. It was 13.99 and could be refilled all day for free. </div>
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3. Take cooling towels to wear around your neck if the weather will be hot.</div>
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4. Be prepared to pay a lot for everything....lockers, food and souvenirs.</div>
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5. Visit the shows. They are a nice break from the busyness of the park and can provide a break from the heat.</div>
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Lisa</div>
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My husband has been on the search for a new pickup for at least a year now. He just didn't want to trade in his 2000 Ford F-150 until he found the right truck. The truck, seen above, was in bad shape body-wise. It still ran well, but was literally falling apart.</div>
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Monday evening, we took a ride to a dealer who had called J about the truck pictured above. It is a 2011 F-150 XLT with low mileage and the right size engine and bed. We took it for a test drive and it rode beautifully. The only issue is that it is gray. J isn't fond of gray. The two tone does make it look better to us, as far as gray goes, so after three hours at the dealership, J said yes to the truck! </div>
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~peace and blessings~</div>
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Lisa</div>
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Welcome to our home! As you can see our front beds have grown in quite a bit. </div>
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Our Day Lilies up close and personal.</div>
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Last year, we had the fountain here, but the Day Lilies wicked all of the water out of the fountain. This year, we replaced it with our gazing ball. </div>
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The Hydrangea bushes are about ready to bloom!</div>
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This is the side of the porch. My Lemon Balm is out of control! As soon as I took these, I cut it back to allow the Black Eyed Susan plants some room to bloom. </div>
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You can see the fountain just behind the giant Hosta plant. I'm still waiting for blooms on them. The temps here have been much cooler than expected, causing some delays in blooms and harvest of veggies. </div>
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I have been away from my blog for over a year. Life has been happening at a rapid pace and I haven't had the energy or drive to keep up with blogging. Just being brutally honest. My school year was far from positive, my position as union local president was demanding and difficult and my family was more busy than we'd ever been with hockey, dance, college visits, music concerts, recitals, competitions, and more. Here's a recap of the year....with photos I have on the computer. </div>
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J's youngest brother (who was three when we started dating!) got married in June of 2016. His wife is lovely and we are so blessed to have her as part of the family. </div>
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Here we are at the reception.</div>
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Miss M's Dance Recital was the day after the wedding. The studio was gracious enough to move all of her dances to the Sunday show. </div>
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Our summer was packed, but we made it to Erie, PA and Presque Isle for a short visit.</div>
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I hosted a small baby shower at our home for my dear cousin Jan, who was expecting her first baby in August. That's a display of the favors. </div>
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In August, we welcomed baby Rachel, my cousin Jan's daughter, to the family.</div>
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In October, we attended the Senior Night Celebration of our goddaughter. </div>
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In November, we celebrated H's 18th birthday! Where does the time go?!</div>
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In December, we attended Miss M's first Middle School Christmas Concert. It was lovely!</div>
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In February, we honored H at Senior Night. It was a wonderful night. </div>
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We also had two dance competitions during the school year. Miss M danced on three teams. Her tap team scored High Gold at the last competition. Above is her Jr. Jazz Costume. </div>
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H and his girlfriend attended her Senior Prom. </div>
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Baby girl Reagan Grace joined the family in April. </div>
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H is her Godfather. </div>
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In May, Miss M turned 12. Again, where does the time go? </div>
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Our goddaughter also graduated this year with high honors. She will be attending college in Pittsburgh. </div>
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Our family after Recital 2017. It was the same weekend as H's graduation and M danced both nights this year. She was even part of the Production team, which is a team of hand selected dancers by the dance instructors. I'm proud of her! </div>
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As soon as school let out, Miss M wanted to attend a singing camp, sponsored by the local playhouse. She sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow from the Wizard of Oz. We were so proud of her for facing the challenge of singing her first solo and being successful at it. <br />
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Last week, Miss M's school held an Arts and Music Festival. Above is Miss M with her Silly Self Portrait. </div>
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Puppets introduced each musical performance. Madison was the puppeteer of the pink puppet. </div>
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Then, she played 3 songs as part of a trio of flutists. I can't believe how much she's grown musically!</div>
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Last night, the high school hosted their Spring concert. Hunter and the chorus did a wonderful job. </div>
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Here we were able to get a photo of Hunter and his girlfriend singing. She's third from the left in the first row. He's the boy just beside the conductor's shoulder.</div>
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We are so blessed to be part of a public school system that supports the Arts.</div>
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On Saturday, we had a small 11th birthday party for Miss M at our local bowling alley. The girls bowled for an hour, then ate pizza, nachos, popcorn and birthday cupcakes for dessert.</div>
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~peace and blessings~</div>
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173 fifth graders from 20 area school districts sang in perfect harmony!</div>
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Miss M had a great time! </div>
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On Saturday, Hunter and his girlfriend attended the Jr./Sr. Prom. He looks so handsome. </div>
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Today is Mother's Day. We went to late Mass, went to Lowe's to pick up my new fountain for the front bed. I love it! I can see it right outside my window. We went out for lunch, visited my Mom and then came home to install the fountain. </div>
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This was on my computer at the end of the day. LOL Then we headed to dance before going home for the day! It was a long day!</div>
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Our son was confirmed on Tuesday, April 19th by Bishop Mark Barchak at St. John Gaulbert Catherdral. It was beautiful ceremony. The photo above is H with the Bishop and his sponsor, his Uncle Chris. Hunter chose St. Isidore the Farmer as his saint. </div>
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Our god-daughter was also confirmed last month at St. Michael's Church. </div>
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Her saint was Maximilian Kolbe.</div>
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I stuffed a Thirty-One bag with baking pans, cookie and muffin mixes, a menu board with easel that I made (by request of the groom to be!), and a cookbook.</div>
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Our Miss M had her 5th recital last night. She danced in three performances....tap, jazz and ballet. Every time I watch her dance, I get teary-eyed. Her love of dance just shows in her face... just precious! We had lots of family and friends attend the show last night. Here are some pics:<br />
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Madison with Aunt Coni and Krista</div>
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My student teacher finished up her placement with us today. Here's part of her gift from myself and the students. I bought her a personalized bucket and filled it with Dove candy bars (her fave), a small wooden sign, a teacher Hallmark ornament, and a gift card for Amazon to pick a book for her classroom. The students made her the fingerprint tree shown below.</div>
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Where does time go? The last I remember, H was going to elementary school with me every morning! Now he is a high school sophomore, soon to be 16 and driving a vehicle. Words cannot express how proud of him I am, or how much I love this son of ours. I am blessed to be his mom. This is him, with his braces free smile, on the night of his first formal dance with a date! </div>
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Here's a pic with us and H's date, Sarah Beth. I couldn't find a picture where J's eyes weren't closed. </div>
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The annual picture of H and M before we leave for the recital. I posted other pics of M on Facebook. It was a beautiful program. She had 3 dances tonight, one each for tap, ballet and jazz. She and her classmates did a beautiful job. </div>
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Miss M celebrated her 9th birthday at school with her friends. Then had a party with her grandparents, godparents, uncles and friends. Madison is a talkative, smart, talented, outgoing, God loving girl. We are so blessed to be her parents! </div>
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Miss M is a reader and is always happy to receive books for her birthday!</div>
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We had a mime, aka Cody, at our Paris party! </div>
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My brother, Kim and the mime pose for a photo in their costumes.</div>
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Her gift from H.</div>
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A jewelry box from her grandparents, plus many more gifts. M was very blessed! </div>
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All M wanted for her 9th birthday, besides books and a new comforter, was to have her ears pierced. We visited Piercing Pagoda today, and had them done!</div>
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She did very well and is in love with her new star earrings!</div>
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Welcome to M's 9th Birthday Party!</div>
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Our foyer table decorated in honor of the birthday girl!</div>
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Centerpiece on the island....small treat buckets with pom-pom flowers on dowel rods. The runner is wrapping paper from Dollar Tree.</div>
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Milk Chocolate Cupcakes topped with pink frosting, pink sugar and chocolate Eiffel Towers.</div>
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Vanilla Cake Pops....fun and yummy!</div>
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The Banner I made for her using the Cricut. </div>
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Miss M had her first violin recital yesterday. She was so excited, but nervous too!</div>
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The whole class after the recital posed for photos.</div>
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This splintered tree has been the view outside my kitchen window since last fall. This is after the bent part has been cut off the stump that remains. Below are some action shots of John taking the tree down. It kept getting hung up in the surrounding trees, so he eventually had to pull it down with the truck and a strap. </div>
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One down...10 to go. lol</div>
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Here are some photos from our Easter weekend. I am not feeling comfortable having my pictures</div>
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out there....just being honest...but trying to not be the mom that is never in the pictures either. So here they are....thanks for stopping by!</div>
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