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Puppy Adventures: Lucy’s Growth Journey
Well, it’s happening… our little Lucy is growing! Slowly but surely. You can’t really see the growth—not yet anyway—but her collar sure doesn’t lie. It’s getting tighter by the day, and I swear I just adjusted it. She’s still tiny,… Continue reading
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Meet Lucy — Our Little Lady with a Wild Side!
Two weeks ago, our hearts and our home grew by four tiny paws. We picked up Lucy — our new puppy — and life hasn’t been the same since (in the best possible way!). Lucy came to us through the… Continue reading
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Alaska Bound: Our Celebrity Edge Cruise Adventure
We recently checked a big one off the bucket list: a cruise to Alaska! And not just any cruise — we sailed on the Celebrity Edge, which might just be the biggest ship we’ve ever floated on. Seriously, the thing… Continue reading
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Graduation Week, Elk Initiation, and Great Beer: It’s a Busy One!
We’ve got a whirlwind of a week ahead, and I couldn’t be more excited. Karen and Travis are coming out from Colorado—yes, the Colorado crew is making their way to the desert! They’ll be here Wednesday just in time for… Continue reading
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OMG! My Lower Back is Killing Me!
I swear, my body is sending out distress signals in Morse code and I still can’t figure out what the heck it’s trying to say. All week, my lower back had been whispering little complaints—just enough to make me pause… Continue reading
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Why Can’t I Lose the Weight? My Lifelong Battle with the Scale
Let me just start by saying: I’ve been on a diet my entire life. No, really—my entire life. If there’s a diet out there, chances are I’ve tried it. Low-carb, low-fat, meal replacements, behavior modification, grapefruit before every meal… you… Continue reading
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Exploring My Journey into Abstract Portrait Painting
This past Sunday marked a significant milestone in my artistic journey—I completed my very first abstract portrait painting. Inspired by an online class and fueled by curiosity, I delved into the world of abstract art, a realm that allows for… Continue reading
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Weekend at the Elks Lodge: Good Times, Good Friends, and Giving Back
Our weekend at the Elks Lodge was the perfect blend of fun, friendship, and a little feel-good community service thrown in for good measure. Friday night was our usual gathering at the Lodge. It’s become a routine we genuinely look… Continue reading
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Side-Trip Stories from Our Grand Canyon Getaway
Bearizona: A Drive-Through Wilderness After soaking in the Grand Canyon’s epic scale, we swung down to Williams for the quirkiest wildlife stop ever—Bearizona. Picture a forested safari where the animals roam and you’re the one in a moving cage. The… Continue reading
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Experiencing the Grand Canyon: A Morning to Remember
What an unforgettable morning at the South Rim! We rolled into Grand Canyon National Park just before 9:00 AM under bright, clear skies—perfect temperatures, with just a gentle, cool breeze to remind us we were standing on the edge of… Continue reading
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