>Sweet Mabel

Posted on January 24, 2011 by tricialc

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>Christmas

Posted on January 13, 2011 by tricialc

>Ever since I started my 365 blog, I feel like I have neglected this place when it comes to pictures. So many of my pictures are taken just to get that one picture a day in, and I just don’t take as many photos. I am especially hesitant to take pictures because the flash is always on (yuck and boo for dark winter) and my house is always a big mess. So, just because, here are finally a few pictures from Christmas. I will spare you the pictures of poor Thea’s forehead after she fell and grew a golf ball sized goose egg.




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>Chinese Mothers

Posted on January 13, 2011 by tricialc

>I read an op/ed earlier this week that has stuck with me. As a mother who is constantly questioning my performance at my most important job, a column that points out that there is an entire country, a hugely populated one at that, where every mother out performs me is bound to cause some reflection.

Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior

As I read through the article, my first thought was that I was sure glad that this lady wasn’t MY mother. I bet my kids would agree.

On second thought…as I bit my finger nails off today (The first time in MONTHS :(), and ate breakfast pizza when I am supposed to be dieting, and couldn’t concentrate on my work at work, and gave up on getting my toddler to let let me brush her teeth, maybe I need to be my own Chinese mother. I certainly won’t start calling my kids names when they “under perform” so being a Chinese mother to them is pretty much out of the question.

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>Things that are awesome

Posted on December 30, 2010 by tricialc

>That fleeting moment when you are trying to sleep through your stuffy nose and head cold, when you flip over and you can breath through BOTH nostrils at once before gravity takes over and the flood of snot shifts from one side to the other.

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>New Year

Posted on December 30, 2010 by tricialc

>Another blogger that I read asked her audience to fill her in on what changed for them and their life in 2010. I have been thinking about this for a few days, trying to decide what had changed, not in my surroundings, because that is pretty obvious, but in my heart.

It is much harder to know the changes that can’t be seen, and it takes some reflection to come up with an honest answer. I have spent a lot of 2010 floundering. I have felt a lot of internal conflict about my life, my work, my priorities and my purpose. I don’t feel that I have gotten very far in coming to conclusions in those areas, and it has been frustrating for me, but a rewarding journey as I spend time trying to know myself better.

During the past year I have worked hard to live my values, and to find meaning in my life in the places and the times that I can control. Instead of arguing and stewing about political issues that bug me, I have volunteered in my community and given to the under served whenever possible. I have learned that living ones values is of much more importance than how one votes.

If I had to sum up my year, I certainly couldn’t tie a nice satin bow on it and call it a completed chapter. It has been a year of growth, but not of maturity. For 2011 I have a lot of hopes. For my family, I hope for good health and time spent together and not taken for granted. For myself, I hope for better physical condition, improved professional clarity, fulfilling public service and I hope to become a better photographer and blogger. Happy New Year!

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>Tops in 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by tricialc

>I realize that I still have a week and a half of memories to make during 2010, but I am feeling nostalgic so I wanted to hit on a few of my favorite moments from the past year.

2010 Started off with Cory and I and our lovely family hustling through the laundry list of house projects to complete before listing our house. We put the house up for sale by owner at the tail end of January and we moved out of the house in the middle of April

House for sale

During February my mom, sisters and I had a fun night out at the Roseanne Cash concert. I still think about that evening and what a blast it was!

Roseanne

I am embarrassed to realize that never blogged about the arrival of sweet Veda…likely because Thea was sick that weekend and we were distracted from the welcoming party, but definitely a top item from 2010 is Miss Veda Smith!

In May we had a fun outing with some of her closest friends. We took the kids bowling, and practically had the bowling alley to ourselves while we enjoyed each others company. Again, a total blast!

Bowling

We spent a sometimes challenging, but worth the adventure, summer in a rental condo while our house was being built. I had a great time enjoying my children and making the most of our last Mommy days before I returned to full time work.

Summer 2010

We had a wonderful family vacation filled with boating, bonding and relaxation.

Vacation

We went through another health scare with Cory’s heart. Always a hard battle to fight, and one that leaves me counting my blessings and appreciating my life with my loving husband.

Cory’s Episode

We finally saw the fruits of our labor, the long awaited new house finally became home! And I can’t believe I haven’t posted any final/moved in pictures…hmmm

House

Along with the gift of a new home, we also got a new little Howard! Mabel joined the party in October.

Mabel

This year has been a blur, but when I slow down the speed and take a look the memories, I have a lot of smile inducing pictures in my head, and on this blog.

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>John 14:1-4

Posted on December 17, 2010 by tricialc

>One of my favorite verses. I read this earlier this week and I literally felt the tension leave my shoulders as I processed the words.

John 14:1-4
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.

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>Leila and Santa

Posted on December 12, 2010 by tricialc

>I couldn’t forget to post this gem…do you think she is excited for Christmas?

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>Stupid Human Tricks

Posted on December 12, 2010 by tricialc

>This guy is the star of the show at the Coobs house. Nothing like dinner time entertainment watching Daddy try to catch chicken nuggets in his mouth!



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>Leila’s Christmas Program

Posted on December 12, 2010 by tricialc

>For about a week leading up to Leila’s program she made sure to remind Cory and I every day that she was going to sing very loud so that Santa would come at the end. I thought this was pretty funny considering this is the 3rd year of her Christmas performance, and Santa is always there but she has never cared. This year is a different ball game. Even though we have already visited with Santa at the mall and delivered the special toy requests I think she wanted to get some more face time with the big guy.
It was so sweet to see Leila up there doing her thing, she danced and sang like she does at home, with no regard for the crowd. Of course she had to stand near her buddy Clara!

Thea had to get in on the action and play with the big kids before the show started!

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