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evyn’s work: the barbie series

by Crystal Butler 10 Comments

So, I have a feeling that someday as I am flipping back through this online journal, this is going to be one of my favorite posts.Evyn is venturing into photography.  After giving up on the ... Read More about evyn’s work: the barbie series

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“choices have consequences”

by Crystal Butler 14 Comments

It's something that I'm often saying mostly for Evyn's benefit, when she's whimpering in time out or has a favorite toy taken away from her.  So when I was in a hurry to get Evyn ... Read More about “choices have consequences”

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going somewhere?

by Crystal Butler 11 Comments

Last year it was dressers.  This year its chairs and suitcases. If you saw the growing collection of both in my garage, you'd think I either planned to do a lot of sitting or a lot of ... Read More about going somewhere?

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friday find: kid tunes you can stand

by Crystal Butler 5 Comments

When J was deployed, I used to bring Evyn to my room in the mornings so she could play and watch PBSKids or Disney while I slept in a little.  Every time this Choo Choo Soul lady came on, E ... Read More about friday find: kid tunes you can stand

Lora 3rd Grade

ten

by Crystal Butler 13 Comments

 I've been wanting to write this since shortly after Mother's Day last year, but I was always waiting for the words to come easily.  This probably won't be as articulate as ... Read More about ten

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loss and life

by Crystal Butler 21 Comments

**Update at bottom**It was an average afternoon at the bookstore with my girls and husband today.  Evyn browsed the princess sections, I sat and flipped through gossip magazines (oh, the Jon and ... Read More about loss and life

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