Category Archives: Blogs

Sara Todd: Meeting Taylor Swift was a dream come true

Posted on 21 March, 2013 by vdaehn1

My daughter is a Taylor Swift fan. No, fan’s not a big enough word. My 5 1/2 year old daughter is Taylor Swift’s BIGGEST fan. She loves everything about Taylor and has for years. When Taylor made a stop in … Continue reading →

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Christina Olcott: I think I’ll keep him

Posted on 15 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

That drive from Gothenburg to Kearney, Neb., was the longest and shortest drive I’ve ever made. I spent most of it texting my bestie, freaking out about what I was about to do. Yes, I was driving and texting. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t need flowers from my love on Valentine’s Day

Posted on 14 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

I have mixed emotions about Valentine’s Day. As I was preparing to attend my daughters’ Valentine’s Day parties this week, I thought back to when I had those classroom parties when I was  young. I remember sitting there for hours … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Fondue night

Posted on 12 February, 2013 by mcawood

There’s nothing quite like dipping your food into hot, melted, gooey goodness, especially when it is chocolate! One of my favorite restaurants in Denver used to be La Fondue. Each table had a built in hot plate where your server … Continue reading →

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Sara Todd: I wouldn’t give it up for the world

Posted on 8 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

It’s been a crazy month here in our little home. My son turned 3. Already. How does it happen so fast? Where does this time go? He was my teeny tiny Tanner. He wasn’t even 6 lbs. when he was … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: The best chocolate mousse ever!

Posted on 5 February, 2013 by mcawood

Since February is the month of love, I’ve decided to dedicate my posts to my first love….. chocolate (sorry, honey!). There really is no substitute. You either love it or feign indifference (I seriously wonder about you indifferent folks). So … Continue reading →

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Karah Levely-Rinaldi: Changes

Posted on 4 February, 2013 by krinaldi

Ch-ch-ch-changes. Turn and face the stranger. As I look in the mirror, it’s not a stranger, but she’s certainly not the same as the gal in the mirror a year ago. There have been lots of changes for her, recently. … Continue reading →

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Kristi Davis: I can’t sleep without my husband

Posted on 16 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

I am officially sleeping like a colicky infant. I can’t fall asleep and then I am up and down all night. I am so ready to have a good night’s sleep soon. I know why this is happening and I … Continue reading →

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Christina Olcott Mundell: Our kids, a year after their family split up

Posted on 14 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

I found out my parents were divorcing through a phone call. I was a junior in college. Newly engaged. Busily planning a wedding, going to school and working to support myself. I remember thinking it was odd that my mom … Continue reading →

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Lauren Bonk: She’s here! And I do have plenty of love after all.

Posted on 11 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

After 39 weeks and 6 days, it finally happened… we had a little girl. Her name is Lucille, but we call her Lucy most of the time, and she is just perfect.  I know everyone says that about their babies, … Continue reading →

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