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my baby turned one

by Crystal Butler 19 Comments

Here she is.  My one-year-old, as of yesterday.  Where did the time go? I understand how it happens - how people have baby after baby.  Who would want the baby-ness to end?  ... Read More about my baby turned one

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he was a soldier once

by Crystal Butler 38 Comments

Did I ever tell you James joined the Guard after he got out of the Army?  Well, he did.  The details would bore you but he will not deploy overseas within the first two years of his ... Read More about he was a soldier once

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birthday linens

by Crystal Butler 11 Comments

So, someone is turning one year old soon.  I know - EEK!  Per tradition, we will be going to Nashville just before Thanksgiving to celebrate with friends and family.  Which means I ... Read More about birthday linens

a most gracious loser and a win for equality

by Crystal Butler

I can't stand to lose at board games.  In fact, I'll usually quit before I do.  Ask my husband.  As soon as things start going south in Monopoly or Hearts or Gin (even ... Read More about a most gracious loser and a win for equality

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halloween, part 2

by Crystal Butler 6 Comments

I bet you think that as a crafty, creative person, and amateur sew-er, I have a hayday with Halloween.  I don't. Maybe it's because I'm usually busy planning for other ... Read More about halloween, part 2

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halloween, part 1

by Crystal Butler 3 Comments

  The night before Halloween we had a sort of Family Night.  James brought home the fixings to make a halloween treat that was way too sweet, but fun to make anyway.    Do ... Read More about halloween, part 1

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