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Crystal
My baby girl's first party without adults. (well, they hovered quietly in the house, while the kids had their party outside in the back yard) She was very very excited all week, and then came... More »
Crystal
In my last year there, and especially the Spring of 2007, I tried to sell my home but it didn’t sell. Something funky was going on in the economy. The stock market was faltering,... More »
Crystal
A few hours later, we got up again and packed the car for our 8 hour drive to my dad’s house.
Crystal
The veggies are still exploding with growth. It's too much for our small family of three to eat on our own, and we are "forced" to give much away. It makes me feel rich. And... More »
Crystal
T didn’t want to get pierced there. “Mom,” she says, “that place gave me the creeps. There were bikers and tattooed hippies and creepy people. I would rather go to the mall.” We went to... More »
Crystal
As the promoters of the festival like to say: “It is not really over if you take the magic from here back into your daily lives.”
Crystal
My girlie will only be in the 6th grade for one more day. She's such a sweetie, and growing so fast. Gosh, I love that kid. Friday morning we are driving her down to Humboldt... More »
Crystal
All our gear was donated, and lunch was free. What a great day put together for us by Disabled American Vets and Project Healing Waters .
Crystal
Easter Sunday, and we're enjoying a moment of peace. A precious commodity: peace. I was startled into an unexpected revelation the other day. Talking with my man, I commented on how I have more peace... More »
Crystal
Awwww, how beautiful is this? What was even more wonderful to me is that she was plucking out a melody from Beethoven's 9th symphony. So lovely. She brought home straight A's on her report card... More »
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