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Prom Night 2012

Posted on June 10, 2012 by thisnest

Handsome young man. Nervous. Prom Night 2012. His first tux – our first tux. Looking so calm but feeling so anxious – he slowly got ready. A haircut. A shower. A trim for his new found mustache. Piece by piece … Continue reading →

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One Week To The Brightest Star

Posted on May 15, 2012 by thisnest

Sent Star’s ticket to her today – I can’t believe she’ll be here in just one week. More than that though, I can’t believe it’s been two years since I saw the little girl young woman who we raised. Although … Continue reading →

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Important, Magnificent, Remarkable, Sensational, Amazing, Phenomenal, Marvelous, Beautiful Child

Posted on April 13, 2012 by thisnest

One of us is brown and one of us is cream, And you are a beautiful shade in between. You are such an important child! im•por•tant Function: adjective * having great meaning or influence You look a little bit like … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday (again) Mr. Sparrow!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by thisnest

Happy, happy birthday to my husband, Great Love of my life, partner, friend, lover, father of our five children…Soulmate. The passing of yet another year makes me appreciate our journey all the more, makes me appreciate YOU all the more. … Continue reading →

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Middle Aged, Baby-Steps

Posted on February 16, 2012 by thisnest

I did it. Today, I made my first, middle aged, baby-steps toward something I started when I was still a teenager…college. I was nervous, and excited, as I drove toward campus. Just to even say the words – driving to … Continue reading →

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