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Heather
Southwest
I'm a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, learner, traveler and seeker but most all, I am just me.
Interests: reading, writing, long bubble baths (haha)...
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Sometimes life hands you sweet moments, and in that instant, you slowly unwrap them, savor the flavor and enjoy the moment. That first missing tooth... My dad and I "geeking out" with all things comics at a school presentation... Family game of baseball... A real baseball game for the boys...... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
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Early days with my mom, the things I only remember in pictures. My mom looks exhausted and crabby, much like I feel most days. I draw strange comfort in this, knowing that my own mothering journey is similar to hers. There is the utter exhaustion and exhiliration with having a... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
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There was life before Monster Jam trucks and life after Monster Jam trucks for this now 6 year old. The family invite: The birthday pancake breakfast: The Monster cake: Presents: Carter's first monster truck instructional video: (Carter: put it on youtube, mom) We love this not so little guy. He's... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
Posted Apr 1, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
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Coloring our Easter eggs and loving the daffodils in the vase- it just says spring time! This year, we decided to keep it simple- the good 'ole white crayon and basic dye. Jake came up with this great idea for Amelia to dye the eyes using a wire whisk! Before...... Continue reading
Posted Mar 31, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
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Before there was kids, before there was cancer, my mom and I went on trip to New York to see a friend of mine. I was six months preggo at the time with Coleman. New York was our kind of city- busy, noisy, colorful and full of drama. So much... Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
This all started with Jake showing us all the funny Harlem Shake videos on Youtube, so we decided to make our own. Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
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Carter is playing basketball this year. He loves the Phoenix Suns and even wrote a letter at school to Steve Nash telling him to come back to the Suns. He's number 6, if the orange shorts weren't a clue. What can I say? The kid is a natural, I'm expecting... Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
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Coleman turned 8 on January 14th. It was his first friend party that we celebrated at a place other than the house. I must admit, I liked the no prep, no clean up party but knew we entering a new era. My first born is growing up, becoming a big... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
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We've been busy (obviously since I haven't posted about 2 months, not to mention the purchase of a new computer!). Recently though, we were busy making Valentines for the boys' classmates and Amelia for her friend at daycare. Last year and this year, I let them pick something they wanted... Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2013 at This Side of Sunny
One our favorite Christmas memories, ever. Continue reading
Posted Dec 26, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
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From the ultimate Christmas movie, White Christmas: May your days be merry and bright, And may all your Christmases be white... okay, well if you're from the desert like us, you can pretend there's snow. Continue reading
Posted Dec 25, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
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It has been a rough week here at the Breedlove household. Jake has chickenpox, all five of us have had a stomach bug, there's been a cracked iPad, a missing screw for my sewing machine, and the electric bill increased by $50 a month. I am worn down, physically and... Continue reading
Posted Dec 24, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
Both my grandma Ellie and my mom sung these songs to me when I was little. Now Amelia and I sing them almost every night. One day she will sing them to her little ones and the legacy of love lives on through words and moments shared. Continue reading
Posted Dec 20, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
Lately I have been noticing that time is fleeting. Sure, when you are stuck in the office or meetings, time feels like it's crawling but I'm talking about the delicious moments. The moments you want to savor, enjoy and hide away in your heart because one day you know that... Continue reading
Posted Dec 4, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
Free digital greeting customized with Smilebox Continue reading
Posted Nov 30, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
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There once was a beautiful young princess... who had the cutest shoes. Her enemies, The Dark Knight... and Cole, the black Lego ninja... battled for the Golden Scythe. The black ninja conquered, and all was well within the Kindgom. The trio became friends. That's the end of this Halloween tale. Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
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All ready to get carving... Amelia wasn't into getting the slimy insides out so I got that job. So different than the boys- they love that part. Coleman said it felt like human guts. She went into this 'model' pose all by herself. Carter is digging the jigsaw tool. I... Continue reading
Posted Oct 20, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
First he wanted to read the girls a bedtime story. Then a week later I caught him up past his bedtime. He has become an independent reader! Made this mama's heart proud when he was reading books by bathroom light. I used to hide under my covers with a flashlight... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
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Some snapshots showing what we have been doing lately... Clowning around... Cowgirlin' around... she's choosing her own outfits and shoes, um, boots now... Date night... a little blurry but Coleman tried. Cousin time... notice the painted nails! Watching awesome Cardinals games! Continue reading
Posted Sep 17, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
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It's yellow day at school for the Kindergartners. Luckily the shirts fit right in. You can't see it but Amelia is participating too with yellow shorts. Coleman is so tall that it's hard to get Amelia in there if it's a close up. They're just getting too big! Continue reading
Posted Sep 12, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
We found the next gold gymnast... Create a picture slideshow Continue reading
Posted Aug 11, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
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Coleman, 7 years old, 2nd grade Carter, 5 years old, Kindergarten Amelia, 2 years old, daycare All ready to go! Continue reading
Posted Aug 6, 2012 at This Side of Sunny
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Photo credit: I Do Candids, Kim Schneider “All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.” –Walt Disney At almost 300 blog posts, this space, my little blog, has changed these past few months. No longer do I feel the need to create blog... Continue reading
Posted Jul 28, 2012 at This Side of Sunny