Category Archives: Family Life

Things You Never Forget

Posted on 30 August 2010 by Valarie

I grew up in the desert.  I encountered many things in my childhood that my own children, growing up in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina have never had to deal with.  However, now that we are once again living … Continue reading →

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Texas, At Last

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Valarie

We are sort of settling in here in Austin.  The move went very smoothly.  We had wonderful help from our amazing friends on both ends of this journey.  In North Carolina, we had a small army to help us pack … Continue reading →

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The Scarlett Method

Posted on 10 August 2010 by Valarie

I can’t think about that right now. If I do, I’ll go crazy. I’ll think about that tomorrow. ~Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With The Wind” We are down to the wire now, and are frantically working to finish packing everything … Continue reading →

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The Wedding

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Valarie

Kendall and Lishi’s wedding was absolutely beautiful!  And yes, I cried.  The homily (homily=sermon, for all of my non-Catholic friends) was absolutely amazing.  I have never heard marriage discussed in such beautiful and inspiring terms.  Fr. Winslow was at his … Continue reading →

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From the Fast Lane

Posted on 3 August 2010 by Valarie

I really feel like things are just rushing by me now!  Thursday, Gaylon comes home, and my sister and her family are scheduled to arrive, as well.  Then Friday, Gaylon’s brother, Chuck, and his wife, Anna, are coming in. Saturday, … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Tougher

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Valarie

When we first started talking, well, perhaps whispering is more accurate, about moving back to Texas, it didn’t seem real.  We discussed all the things we love about Texas, such as the people, the politics, our family and friends there.  … Continue reading →

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Austin

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Valarie

Alex and I got to Austin on Tuesday afternoon.  It is, ah, much bigger than I remembered! We are staying with my friend, the amazing Donna F., who is treating us like royalty! We started the house-hunting process right away, … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Girls

Posted on 3 July 2010 by Valarie

Tonight, my daughter has two friends over for a sleepover.  Ever since her guests arrived, the three of them have been talking and giggling non-stop.  Even during dinner, where these otherwise delicate young ladies wolfed down two pizzas, the talking … Continue reading →

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House Hunting

Posted on 23 June 2010 by Valarie

Even though our home here in North Carolina still has not sold, we are going forward with our plans to move to Texas in August.  Therefore, I have been spending a lot of time browsing homes for rent online.  In … Continue reading →

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Now I’m Worried

Posted on 12 June 2010 by Valarie

So I went to sit down at the computer and look something up on iTunes.  But Kendall had already been there, playing free online games.  He left the last one pulled up:  “Infectonator World Dominator“.  No, really.  I don’t know … Continue reading →

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It’s One of Those Movies!

Posted on 9 June 2010 by Valarie

Faith went to give Alex a hug on her way to bed tonight, and as she turned to head to her room: Alex: “Your hair smells like H’s (new girlfriend) hair.  What kind of shampoo do you use?” Faith: “Oh, … Continue reading →

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Airport Duty

Posted on 9 June 2010 by Valarie

So tomorrow morning we are going to get up very early and leave out by 8:00 a.m. to get Alex to the Charlotte airport.  His flight leaves at 11:33 a.m. and he will arrive in Denver early tomorrow afternoon.  After … Continue reading →

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Conversations With Alex

Posted on 2 June 2010 by Valarie

Conversation #1 – We buy dog food in 50 pound bags, and, due to back problems, Mom and I rely on someone stronger than we are to take it down the stairs for us into the basement.  Well, Gaylon and … Continue reading →

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The Fruits of Our Labor

Posted on 22 May 2010 by Valarie

As a homeschooling mom, I have read so many articles by other homeschooling moms about their perfect lives and families. After a few years, I began to feel rather desperate, because I knew that there was no way I’d ever … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet

Posted on 21 May 2010 by Valarie

Time has been flying by me lately, and I have had the feeling of not being able to slow down long enough to catch my breath as my life keeps rushing by me at the speed of, well, life!  The … Continue reading →

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