Tag: family
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DIY Christmas Card Photos
Three years ago, I took this precious picture of my children in front of a brick wall downtown. I shared it as a part of this blog post, in which I shared tips for taking DIY Christmas card pictures. We are taking our own photos yet again, but this time I thought I’d share some…
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Life as a Lumber: what we’ve been up to
What a busy last few weeks! This weekend, we are celebrating my youngest’s birthday. She is turning 8. She is sassy, silly, and full of energy. She is sweet, snuggly, and she dreams big and loves hard. She’s tons of fun and we can’t imagine life without her. She also loves Jesus and we can’t…
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Lumber in my Minivan’s “End-of-summer recap”
A lot of people here in the South consider Memorial Day to be the official start of summer and Labor Day to be the official end of summer. Our summer has been a busy one, but a good one. In May, my kiddos got out of school. They finished their first grade and sixth grade…
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World Photo Day: Tips for Taking Better Pictures
Today, August 19, is World Photography Day. I am blessed to be friends with several different local photographers and some of them have even passed along some tips to me. 1. Wait til Sunset to take portrait photos If you don’t, your subjects will look a bit like this. We learned our lesson. Isn’t this…
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Back to school wellness routines: staying hydrated
My family lives in North Carolina. The summers and early falls here are hot and humid. Staying hydrated is very important, but also very difficult. My family and I try hard to stay hydrated, especially as school starts back. Here are some tips for making hydration a part of your routine. 1. Pack your water…