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"We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are always there for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.
-- Jeff Warner"What I want to say to you is that sometimes life catches you by surprise and you feel unequipped to handle what it brings you, but every bit of life you've lived before that moment equips you to live through it. That's what I would give to you."
-Fanni Victoria Green-Lemons (talking to her daughter)If there is any secret to this life I live, this is it: the sound of what cannot be seen sings within everything that can, there is nothing more to it than that.
"The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."
-Jill Churchhill
Author Archives: tricialc
Thankful for all of God’s children
A couple of years ago I was at a professional development event of some kind and the presenter asked a question. He said, “Picture the tallest building in Iowa City. Imagine that your child is that high up, and in … Continue reading
Thankful for my health
Last night I made it to the gym for the first time in…a while. I wasn’t feeling so thankful for my workout just yet though…Last night when I put Leila to bed I asked her what the best and worst … Continue reading
Thankful for DVR
Cory and I have a tradition. A couple of times a week we come home from work at lunch time, and we fire up the DVR. We get to watch an episode of one of our favorite shows with no interruption … Continue reading
Interviews with the littles
I found this on pinterest, and I love this kind of thing so I tried it with both of my girls. Lets Start with Thea: What is your name? Thea Coobs How old are you? Two What is your favorite … Continue reading
Thankful for Public Schools
I spent my evening tonight at Leila’s school volunteering at the annual book fair. There are a lot of parents that put in extra work to make the school a great place, and my 2 hour volunteer shift is but … Continue reading
Thankful for my beautiful home
After living in temporary housing for six months last year, I grew a very clear appreciation for my attached garage and fenced yard. Without those luxuries that I had always taken for granted I found myself sprinting through the rain … Continue reading
Thankful for Hawkeyes!
The Hawks pulled out an unexpected win today! I am thankful the for the win, but I am also thankful for the team on the days when we lose. I have been a Hawkeye fan for most of my life. … Continue reading
Thankful for….
The contents of the recliner in my living room that is currently holding a Daddy and his two precious daughters. I can’t even put into words how much I love them all. I love my husband more every day. Raising … Continue reading
Halloween!
I think we have a bit of a Halloween tradition started. Last year looked a lot like this year. Lots of family around to enjoy dinner, hand out candy and walk the kids around the block. We had a great … Continue reading
Thankful for Cassie
You had to see this one coming. I am thankful for all of my family, and I am sure I will focus on more of them individually throughout the month, because they are all just that awesome but today I … Continue reading
Jumping Daisy 