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Apr 18 2012

The nightly routine.

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Backpacks hit the floor.  Shoes go flying.

“MOM!!!!  Where’s my pink ballet outfit???  The one with the…….blah, blah, blah???”

I don’t answer because I know she will eventually look under something and find it.

Back door slams and the ballerina (too shy for formal training) lets go of all her stresses from the day.

Completely unaware of the floral underpants hanging out the side.

Then it’s homework in every location of the house.  Too antsy to settle into one and get the job done.

For the male counterpart, it’s swords and weaponry of all kinds, made of all things.

The clock strikes HOMEWORK and the stalling begins.

How can ONE page take so very, very long?!?!

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Apr 16 2012

Advice to my children.

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“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” 
― L.M. Montgomery

The wee one has had a few friendship woes this year.

Heaving.  Sobbing.  Tears much too large for a 6 year old.

She talks.  I listen.

In the end, we thank the Lord for a new day.

Fresh, clean and all in one piece.

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Rachelle - April 16, 2012 - 4:11 pm

Nothing more heartbreaking than the friendship issues of our little girls. So difficult to be in the background and not be able to act as their voice.

Dawn - April 17, 2012 - 2:31 pm

Crazy how fast they grow up physically and emotionally. That should not be a subject to talk about for along time. Anyway, those are beautiful pictures. What kind of camera do you have? The pictures are so crisp. I got off of facebook all together so I did not want you to think that I deleted you from my friend list. ;) Have a good day Jami

valerie - April 17, 2012 - 4:58 pm

My favorite picture of her ever, ever, ever.

Friendship woes? Worst thing ever.

Good thing you are so dang amazing. Friends will line up for you, Love.

Krista - April 17, 2012 - 9:59 pm

This dress is gorgeous, would you mind sharing where its from?

Rhonda - April 18, 2012 - 9:09 am

Bless her heart, that girl stuff starts early. I’m glad she has such a fabulous mommy to help her through it. xo

Take good care.

Jill L. - April 18, 2012 - 8:20 pm

Precious. My 6 yr old has had relationship troubles too and I know that there will be more in years to come. Girls are complicated like that. Girl talks, mom listens, and in the end it always works out.

Apr 10 2012

On Tour.

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I have been DYING to share this for awhile now, but knew I had to keep it under wraps until the BIG reveal.

The Good Ones 

is a funkified boys line that’s a little bit punk, a bit rock and roll and whole lotta awesome!

The creators took their show on the road to Austin, TX for an incredible weekend of

fun, photos, laughter and over the top cuteness.

Here’s your behind the scenes pass to

The Good Ones.

On tour in Austin, TX!!

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susie - April 10, 2012 - 12:16 pm

So cool!!!!!!

Vanessa - April 10, 2012 - 3:17 pm

Love this video! Oh my goodness, it looks like the kids were having so much fun! What cuties.

So fun to see a glimpse at the behind the scenes side. Great job, Jam!

Rajitha - April 10, 2012 - 9:21 pm

AH MAY ZING!! I can’t stop watching your talent jami!! I have been waiting to see this! Thanks for capturing such a memorable experience the way you just did!!
< sawyer and family

Sandi - April 11, 2012 - 11:02 am

You are amazingly talented girl. And oh my goodness, those kids were so cute! Love it all and can’t wait to see more of your work in the future.

Rachelle - April 11, 2012 - 11:47 am

Fun Fun!! So excited to finally see this. Great Job my friend. xoxo

Jill L. - April 18, 2012 - 8:08 pm

Wow, this is amazing and so, so fun! I’ve been dying to see what you captured that fun weekend in Austin and this is a great glimpse at fun memories. You are very talented and sweet and it was so nice to meet you.
Jill (Josiah’s mom)

DanaOh - April 25, 2012 - 3:47 pm

OM Goodness!!! It is about time!!! I almost forgot about it completely after waiting for it to appear somewhere. I can’t watch it without picturing me sandwiched between you and Mattie putting this little gem together. Way to go Mama! Love it.

cat - May 9, 2012 - 1:47 pm

If I didn’t already tell you, I love this. LOVE IT. This is what you need to do!! xoxo

Apr 10 2012

Advice From my children.

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Me:  I don’t know Cache, they just don’t look very good.  I thought they would be cuter than this and I’m just not very happy with them.   (Speaking of the Peep Pops for Easter day decor)

Cache:  MOM.  You really have to stop being so hard on yourself.  I think they look great!

Me (thinking):  You know what??  You’re right, little 6 year old.  I’ve got to stop being so hard on myself!

 We’re all a work in progress, right?? 

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Rachelle - April 11, 2012 - 11:50 am

You realize she gets this wisdom from you right? What a gem she is for knowing when to pass the golden words forward. Good job Mom and yes…go a bit easier on yourself.

Apr 09 2012

six

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It happened somewhere between September and March.

The feisty, no compromise, omniscient little beast opened her eyes

and opened her heart.

She turned 6 and let the light shine in.

When it happened, I’m not sure.

I was busy blogging (yeah right) or playing with friends or surfing Pinterest.

Too busy to notice that she had grown.

That she had transformed into something mightier.

Who knows when it happened, but the number six fits her well.

As you can see, our little gathering was laden with furry friends and ALL the high fructose corn syrup a party could ask for.

The cake was a creation cooked up by the incomparable Mande of Ava Sweet Cakes.

Filled with sweet Strawberry Champagne cake and chocolate chips, this was one of those desserts you felt guilty eating.

BEAUTIFUL, I tell you!!

Yes, those are real, live bunnies!

I thought I could really pull off something special and “rent” the furry critters for the week.

I mean, the excitement wears off after 3 or 4 days anyways,right???

Well, the end of the week came and ended in an uproar of tears and grief.  My “genius” plan had backfired.

But this time it wasn’t my passionate little filly.

It was Reece.  Stoic Reece.

Here is the note that was left behind on the cage door.

Broke my heart.

All in all, it was a beautiful day celebrating the love of my life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my little Bunny Lover!

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susie - April 9, 2012 - 3:36 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to sweet, kind beautiful Cache. She is a gem of a girl! What a lucky world to have her in it.