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932.  busy summer days full of adventures.
933.  new friends.
934.  ice cream cones and drippy chins.
935.  dock jumping.
936.  wild blueberries.
937.  peas, climbing in the garden.
938.  lighthouses.
939.  sunday school picnics.
940.  family breakfasts.  every day.
941.  windowboxes brimming with color.
942.  fingers, sticky from s'mores.
943.  front porch sitting with my favorite guy.
944.  my girls, full of spirit, spunk and sweetness.

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921.  watching my garden grow.
922.  fireflies and toasted marshmallows in the backyard.
923.  memories to last a lifetime.
924.  palm trees and the smell of vacation.
925.  first rose budding.
926.  my children's eyes lit up in wonder.
927.  baking with rhubarb: the taste of summer.
928.  the smell of supper cooking on the grill.
929.  the sounds of my kids excited squeals, swimming in the neighbor's pool, coming through the open windows.
930.  picking fresh herbs from my backyard for dinner.
931.  the magic of a castle and a mouse named mickey.

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909.  walking through the grass in my bare feet.
910.  my girls giggling as they run and play.
911.  front porch rocking with my favorite guy.
912.  lights strung along our deck, twinkling as the sun goes down.
913.  cutting fresh roses to fill vases around the house.
914.  long talks with my growing girl.  hearing what she has to say is one of the things i love most.
915.  sunkissed cheeks.
916.  emmy in shorts.  those chubby legs; can't get enough.
917.  chinese takeout and tv on the couch.
918.  the smell of a grill.
919.  family walks through the neighborhood.
920.  time with friends and family.

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894.  unexpected blessings.
895.  my new gig: hanging out with people and cooking for them.  thankful for the pampered chef!
896.  cozy leopard print socks.
897.  our church small group.  and the friends we've found there.  what an answer to prayer.
898.  evenings spent on the couch next to my husband, hand in hand.
899.  my world of princess dresses and baby dolls.
900.  stars strewn across a winter's sky.
901.  my favorite worship choruses.  and singing them at the top of my lungs when no one else is listening.
902.  my cold hands wrapped around a mug of steaming coffee.
903.  the snowman we built in the backyard.
904.  gifts left at the backdoor on a day when i just needed a reminder.
905.  capturing my girls behind a lens.
906.  an extra quilt spilled over our bed.
907.  chocolate + peanut butter.
908.  colored pompoms scattered over construction paper hearts by little hands.

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881.  little hands reaching for mine.
882.  vanilla coconut milk.
883.  grey skies fluttering with snowflakes.
884.  pulling the girls in a sled and hearing their giggles filling the air behind me.
885.  butter melting on warm homemade bread.
886.  date nights with my favorite guy.
887.  emmy's singing.
888.  homemade granola.
889.  watching movies snuggled in bed.
890.  bella's hugs.
891.  coconut cake.
892.  being able to love and comfort my sick girl back to health.
893.  piles of laundry, clean and warm.

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864.  when emmy reaches for my hand.
865.  being woken up by bella's excited whispers that it's snowing.
866.  the twinkling lights of our christmas tree.
867.  unwrapping ornaments, laden with memories.
868.  red pom pom trim.
869.  walking through the snow with my baby girl.
870.  bella's day on the town, just she and meme.
871.  a quiet house on a snowy day.
872.  the pine trees framing our backyard.
873.  snuggling under blankets.
874.  family outings.  even if it's just to the grocery.
875.  playing games with friends, gathered around our dining room table.
876.  pumpkin pie.
877.  the sounds of a plow going by on the streets outside.
878.  the whimsy of my christmas village.
879.  seeing christmastime through the eyes of my children.
880.  watching nick love on his girls.

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848.  worship music and words of hope and praise.
849.  family games of ring around the rosy in the kitchen while dinner is cooking.
850.  morning snuggles on the couch.
851.  emmy's deep brown eyes.
852.  bella's sweet & tender smile.
853.  watching nick during his football games.
854.  hanging with good friends in their cozy lakeside cabin.
855.  cold hands wrapped around cups of steaming hot chocolate.
856.  jumping in rustling leaves.
857.  cozy on the couch, willing myself to stay awake for world series games.
858.  babies bundled for chilly weather.
859.  the nostalgia of childhood.
860.  cousin giggles.
861.  takeout dates.
862.  the love of a good man.
863.  happy tears of gratitude stinging my eyes.

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834.  leaves crunching underfoot.
835.  my babies, all bundled up.
836.  high school football games, under the lights.  nick coaching, the girls running through the grass.
837.  warm homemade soup & biscuits on a cold autumn evening.
838.  a box of the girls keepsakes; their first christmas and easter dresses, halloween costumes, birthday outfits and tiny shoes, "i love daddy" onesies, dresses they wore home from the hospital, itty bitty hats with their names embroidered.  it's like opening a container of tangible reminders of moments so precious.
839.  crockpot cooking.
840.  hayrides with my favorites.
841.  matching toddler dresses.
842.  turquoise skinny jeans.
843.  sports victories, especially at the last minute.
844.  chinese takeout with the mr. after the munchkins are fast asleep.
845.  biscuits, golden with honey.
846.  princess dresses and twirling.  especially with daddy.
847.  emmy calling for her sister the minute her eyes awake.

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821.  playing outside with my girls in the fading autumn sunlight.
822.  watching bella run through our backyard, barefoot in the grass.
823.  the way emmy holds my hand.
824.  chicken curry and rice, warm and spicy.
825.  autumn trees, bright and brilliant.
826.  watching nick coach; he pours so much into the lives of young men.
827.  big, weekend breakfasts as a family.
828.  dinner out with girlfriends.
829.  nailhead trim.
830.  days of hard work.
831.  my girls, freshly bathed, on the couch before bed giggling together.
832.  candles.
833.  new beginnings.

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806.  chilly fall days.
807.  homemade apple pie, warm with ice cream.
808.  when both of my babies crawl up into my lap.
809.  spying on the girls in their rooms at church.
810.  packages that show up at our doorstep.
811.  pumpkin spice coffee.
812.  emmy wanting to hold my hand as she walks.
813.  bella holding my face in her hands and calling me sweetheart.
814.  the quiet strength of my husband.
815.  boots.
816.  family time.  nothing better.
817.  new fall clothes for the littles; i love dressing my girls!
818.  silent moments.
819.  cozy on the couch as i watch the wind swirl outside.
820.  longtime girlfriends; and watching our kids play and laugh and grow together.

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795.  dancing with my girls.
796.  the smell of anything-apple baking in the oven.
797.  coffee+a blanket.
798.  boots.
799.  a trip to the library.  watching the girls proudly carry their book finds.
800.  homemade apple butter.
801.  church small group with my husband.
802.  paper bags full of apples.
803.  fresh basil.
804.  apple picking.  bella determined to help daddy.  emmy content to sit and eat an apple.  or two.  or four...
805.  corn stalks and yellow mums on my front porch.

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781.  the crisp feel of fall.
782.  the smell of an evening fire.
783.  a fresh coat of white paint.
784.  the giggles of my girls as we play at the park.
785.  hearing emmy "count".
786.  bella's love for dresses.
787.  footie pajamas.
788.  sundays in the fall: curled up on the couch with the mr. watching football.
789.  park days.  and nights.
790.  taking the girls to visit my grandmother.
791.  chasing down trains so the girls can see and hear them.  twice.
792.  running through the grass in the dark with my babies.  hearing them laugh.  tickling them to the ground.
793.  friday night lights.  bundled up at daddy's football games.
794.  watching nick in his element.  so proud to be his wife.

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761.  quilts, wildflowers and my three favorites.

762.  togetherness.  and emmy's expressions.

763.  holding hands.  

764.  kisses.

765.  trees shimmering in the evening sun.

766.  family love.

767.  my bella: sweet and tender.

768.  my emmy: smiley and fun.

769.  holding my baby's hand.

770.  precious moments with daddy.

771.  pigtails, ruffles and those brown eyes.

772.  long locks, wildflowers and pretty pink cheeks.

773.  childhood wonder.

774.  aqua mason jars and texas wildflowers.

775.  childlike joy.

776.  partnership.

777.  being married to your best friend.

778.  holding his hand.

779.  this man.

780.  the glow of contentment and love and all things close to my heart.

{thanks to my beautiful friend, amanda of amanda kate photography for these lovely family photos.  if you're in the dallas area, look her up!}

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746.  the pink brillance of a sunset over water.
747.  m&m cookies, fresh out of the oven.
748.  singing with my ems.
749.  a fresh coat of paint.
750.  eating pizza in bed with my favorite.
751.  family weekend at the lake.  the beginning of a new summer tradition.
752.  homemade tomato sauce simmering on the stove.
753.  new flowers to plant.
754.  fireworks and their thundering echo over water.
755.  beach days.
756.  bella's tender heart.
757.  the deepening of love with each passing day.
758.  country stores.
759.  warm, comfy clothes after a day of swimming.
760.  cousins playing.

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733.  running in the backyard with my girls.
734.  hazelnut iced coffee.
735.  appetizers for dinner.
736.  baby feet, barefoot in the grass.
737.  a morning run in fall-like air.
738.  swimming and splashing with my little family.
739.  queen anne's lace.
740.  tender moments with loved ones.
741.  finishing home projects.
742.  falling asleep wrapped up in my husband's arms.
743.  good friends.
744.  summer sunshine, bathing everything in it's golden light.
745.  dreaming of heaven.

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718.  waves curling over baby toes.
719.  a hard morning run while the house is asleep.
720.  little friends playing in the grass while the sun melts into the evening sky.
721.  bella's soft little voice.
722.  emmy's wild curls.
723.  watching my girls splash and play in the ocean.
724.  needlepoint and a cup of tea.
725.  rocking on the front porch at dusk.
726.  the giggles of my girls as they dance and play.
727.  the strong steadiness of my husband.  his constant love and companionship.
728.  when meme brings donuts.
729.  the sparkling brown eyes of my little ones, gazing up at me.
730.  salty ocean air.
731.  quaint bakeries and their delicious treats.
732.  little fingers, sticky from ice cream cones.

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703.  running barefoot through the grass.
704.  my girls in matching dresses.
705.  throwing a football with my husband.  i earned major awesomeness points.
706.  catching up with girlfriends.
707.  summer evenings out for drinks.
708.  little hands holding mine.
709.  our backyard.
710.  walks to visit my grandmother.
711.  the smell of the grill on warm summer evenings.
712.  running through puddles with my girls in the rain.
713.  togetherness.
714.  god overflowing my heart with hope.
715.  little girls snuggled warm in hooded towels after bathtime.
716.  letting go.
717.  drinking in all that god has given us and fulling so very full.

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688.  longtime girlfriends.  there's nothing like those tried and true friendships.
689.  lazy sitting-on-the-porch evenings with a glass of wine.
690.  the streets of boston.
691.  salty breezes rolling off the ocean.
692.  warm, crusty bread dipped in olive oil.
693.  the excitement in bella's eyes as she chatters about vacation bible school.  my baby's growing up.
694.  emmy's squeezable legs.
695.  lacy white flowers spilling over baskets hanging on the porch.
696.  watching my little ones be loved on by some of my best friends.
697.  toothy grins and scrunched up noses.
698.  road trips.
699.  store browsing with a coffee in hand.
700.  my husband's servant heart.
701.  church crafts made of fruit loops and glue, by little hands i love to hold.
702.  sister time.

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673.  hugs around the neck from my baby girls.
674.  dinner on the deck with nick.  thankful for our date nights.
675.  long runs.
676.  friends gathered around the fire.  laughter and roasting marshmellows.
677.  going to church as a family.
678.  hearing bella talk about jesus.
679.  sister tea parties.
680.  watching my girls play with their friends.  projector movie nights and smores; the stuff childhood is made of.
681.  falling asleep to the sound of the rain.
682.  fireflies blinking through the evening darkness.
683.  park picnics.
684.  the smell of sunscreen.
685.  quiet rest.  good for the soul.
686.  little chubby feet in jelly sandals.
687.  freshly picked buttercups given to me by little hands.

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659.  little girls in princess dresses.
660.  lifting emmy from her crib when she's just woken up.  how she snuggles into me, how her warm cheeks feel pressed against mine.
661.  hearing bella chatter about life.  watching her eyes, bright with wonder.
662.  breathing in.  contented and full.
663.  quiet time with a cup of tea.  how refreshing time with my jesus is.
664.  sitting by my grampy's side in silence, watching him sleep.
665.  talking to my grammy.  hearing her wisdom, her perspective on life.
666.  joy.  bright, cheerful, swallow-you-hole joy.
667.  princess cakes, frosted pink, for girls that twirl and sing and dream.
668.  lazy saturday mornings.  breakfast as a family.
669.  laughing with my husband.  there's no better thing than marrying your best friend.
670.  a quiet house.
671.  falling asleep to the sound of rain.
672.  heaping piles of laundry, warm and clean.