Before we left Oklahoma Chris scanned Google maps around the area we would be living in China. He randomly found a HUGE movie set that you can visit and it has been in his head ever since. For Mother’s Day, I wanted to get out…
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Beihai Park, Beijing
Their smiles…. We stopped by BeiHai Park in Beijing while out exploring. The boys and I were walking around and came upon this group of dancers. There was a crowd made up of every generation gathered. The women dancing were mesmerizing – not because of…
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teaching them to ‘plot twist’
An attribute that has always been important to me to instill in my kids is adaptability – in relationships, situations, goals and everyday life while still remaining consistent in their core beliefs and values. The ability to adapt and change as needed will not only open the…
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kids are so rad
I took the girls to a birthday party over the weekend. One is a fashionista. One lives in athletic wear. They celebrate and laugh at their differences. They don’t compare or try to be like each other – they simply embrace their uniqueness and see…
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Explore IL {Casey: small town, big things}
A couple of weeks ago, we drove to Illinois to watch one my nieces in a track meet and another niece in her high school musical. In between events, we made a quick decision to stop by Casey, Illinois – a small town full of…