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Month: December 2009

The Wonder Year

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Tamara Griepp

The snow has been falling for three days here in the North Woods of Wisconsin. For this girl from Texas, snow that drifts in the air and blankets the ground is a special thing; individual flakes that distinguish themselves, resting on our clothes after their long journey home, a wonder to behold. Continue Reading …

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Sister dances Tin Soldier with little brother eyin

Sister dances Tin Soldier with little brother eying her costume the whole time. One day later, he says it’s his Army boss uniform. #nutcrackerballet #whostheboss #tinsoldier #siblings #littlebrother

Happy Sankta Lucia Day! May you all have a day fil

Happy Sankta Lucia Day! May you all have a day filled with light (and sweet smiles.) 😊 #sanktalucia #saintlucy #lightofchrist #christmastide #starboy

As an early 11th birthday present for Julianna, we

As an early 11th birthday present for Julianna, we moved the dollhouse from her room to the playroom and replaced it with a desk and bookshelf. She was delighted, but maybe not as much as Theodore, who played the afternoon away in the little house. Tonight, we staged a fire for him to discover tomorrow. Julianna was so sweet getting it ready for him as she posed the people in dire positions (except Grandpa, who is “enjoying the view from the roof.”) She is such a wonderful big sister!

Meyer lemon trees can withstand temperatures down

Meyer lemon trees can withstand temperatures down to 20 degrees, or so we have read, but we didn’t want to throw all caution to the wind. We harvested about a quarter of the lemons on our tree before the freeze, with the hope that the rest make it through the night and have some more time to mature. Either way, this weekend we will make limoncello, lemon pie, lemon curd, lemonade...hmmm, what are we forgetting? #lemonsintolemonade

Thanks to #bayoucityraceseries for this wonderful

Thanks to #bayoucityraceseries for this wonderful photo of my hubby taken yesterday just before the Cypress Half Marathon. Tim finished in 1:22:57, qualifying him for NYC 2020 (his goal for the day) and giving him an amazing PR! His accomplishment reflects his love for the sport, his daily dedication to it, and his thoughtful and tireless training. I am so proud of all he does!! #running #runnersofinstagram #runninglove #myhusbandisthebest

The cuties were so happy to wear their shirts to s

The cuties were so happy to wear their shirts to support the Astros today!! Elijah has been keeping record of the wins, always drawing a trophy on the Astros side of the board. Go Astros!! #houstonastros #takeitback 🧡💙

Congratulations to my precious loves who seized th

Congratulations to my precious loves who seized the morning at the 10 for Texas! Tim finished 10 miles in 1:04:59. Julianna the 5k in 30 minutes, and Elijah the 5k in 38 minutes. Theodore and I were duly impressed! 🙌🏻💖 #running #familiesthatruntogether #runningkids #10fortexas

A little Bob and Larry can bring a smile to anyone

A little Bob and Larry can bring a smile to anyone’s face! These cuties loved having them to turn in for our family Storybook Character pumpkin project. I was happy they said moms could help, because I love a good craft project here and again!! #veggietales #bobthetomato #larrythecucumber #pumpkinpainting #larrysreallyasquash

As we gathered by the river to swim, fish, frolic,

As we gathered by the river to swim, fish, frolic, and rest, lines from one of my favorite books to read to our children played in my thoughts...of all the places to love, right now I love this one the best. .
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“My grandmother loved the river best of all the places to love.
‘That sound, like a whisper,’ she said;
Gathering in pools
Where trout flashed like jewels in the sunlight.”
-Patricia MacLachlan, All the Places to Love
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My husband at my side, my children all around...that is the place I love the best.
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#alltheplacestolove #fathersonfishing #llfc #laitylodgefamilycamp #frioriver #qualitytime #familytime #momlifeisthebestlife #momlife

On the heels of a wonderful week at family camp—

On the heels of a wonderful week at family camp—a week when we were disconnected, resting in the freedom we find being together in a quiet, beautiful, blessed place—we have been given another (unexpected) opportunity to stop. .
Our alternator went out between Kerrville and Boerne. The truck made it into Boerne to the corner of Main and W Blanco, and as Tim and I pushed the truck out of traffic, I looked up to see a sign inviting us to the Dienger Trading Co. “Bakery, Espresso, etc.” .
Five hours, one affogato, one miel latte, one sugar cookie, and three (generously gifted) scoops of ice cream later, we are still here in this little town. .
We spent a good long time at our original stopping point, placating the children with their rarely used tablets. Tim and I delighted to share a few moments with Raymond Lunsford, the proprietor of the Dienger Trading Co, thanking him for his hospitality and expressing our pleasure that we were stopped in this place. We walked as a family down Main Street, window shopping and taking in the sights. The children joyfully collected duck feathers and played Duck Duck Goose by the river. We don’t always get the right perspective when inconveniences enter our lives, but this time we did. We were primed for it.
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We are ready to get on the road again with four hours until home, but Tim and I look over at each other every once and a while and smile, content and a bit humored to imagine that God is saying to us, “Still breathe. No hurry. Carry this time with you a bit longer.”
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#unexpectedstop #boerne #laitylodgefamilycamp #takeabreath #perspective #familylife

We love a mountain town excursion! And finding sno

We love a mountain town excursion! And finding snow in June? That’s just the icing on the cake ❄️ https://www.grieppfamily.com/
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#snowinsummer #redriver #newmexico #rvtravel #rvlife #rvadventures #usroadtrip #southwest #momlife

Climbing the Arches and making our own! @redbull #

Climbing the Arches and making our own! @redbull #vanlifecontest #rvtravels #usroadtrip2019

The trek continues! We had so much fun in the Texa

The trek continues! We had so much fun in the Texas Panhandle before heading into New Mexico. Have you heard of the Texas Show? Palo Duro Canyon? Cadillac Ranch? I hadn’t either before this year, and am so happy I have now! Read the details and see more photos: https://www.grieppfamily.com/2019/06/06/spirit-of-the-west/
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#cadillacranch #momlife #familylife #rvtravel #rvlife#usroadtrip #roadtrippin #roadtripping #rvkids #Texas #Amarillo

After this long year of housework and homework and

After this long year of housework and homework and the responsibilities of life, we decided to start our trip with some serious PLAY!! Read all about it here: https://www.grieppfamily.com/2019/06/04/play-all-day/
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#rvlife #rvtravel #familytravel #playhard #bestvacationever #texas #roadtrip #momlife @campjellystone

We’re on the road again, and this year we’re u

We’re on the road again, and this year we’re using the old family blog to share our adventures. Follow along! https://www.grieppfamily.com/2019/06/03/westward-bound/
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#rvtravel #ontheroadagain #texas #newmexico #utah #colorado #familyroadtrip #familytravel #rvlife #milestogo #familyfun #momlife #familylife

You can’t tell it from this photo, which only sh

You can’t tell it from this photo, which only shows how crazy gorgeous he is (yes, I will #mombrag 😊), but this darling boy is super smart, hilarious (#bestlaughever), and one of the best friends any kid could ask for. He cares so very deeply for his loved ones, and I am so absolutely blessed to be his mom. 💙
He turned 8 the day we flew back from Boston. We flew back from Boston a day early, in fact, because we couldn’t bring ourselves to miss his birthday. We celebrated him with a chocolate piñata that evening and a party this last weekend, but I’ve been missing that I didn’t celebrate him a little to the world. He won’t know I posted this, of course, but I do, and I delight in the opportunity to speak of him as he grows, even if it is belated. Happy birthday, our beloved son!! #boymom #momlife #birthdaywishes

Woodlands Civic Ballet did a great job on Swan Lak

Woodlands Civic Ballet did a great job on Swan Lake today! Julianna had so much fun as a Prince’s Little Sister.
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The ballet performance has always been the biggest joy for her. It’s not necessarily the on-stage moments, but the costuming, backstage camaraderie, in-the-wings excitement, and sense of accomplishment that fill her heart with joy.
👸🏼 With Swan Lake wrapped up, she is considering what “just one more year of ballet” might look like, so we’ll see! We may be back for another year, yet. #ballerina #littlegirlbigdreams #growingup #ballet #balletdancer

At 3 she wanted to be a princess ballerina, and at

At 3 she wanted to be a princess ballerina, and at 10 she still loves a good fairy tale, but her ballerina days are almost at an end. No, not dancing—now running is her passion. She doesn’t want leaps, she wants hurdles. And I am torn...I watch her little girl dreams transform, and am both happy she is growing into her giftings and sad for what she is leaving behind. So goodbye buns and ballet slippers, and hello ponytails and running shoes. One thing I am sure of: she will run with grace! #ohhowtheygrow #momlife #littlegirldreams #ballet #running

Apparently smiling is not a skill he wants to prac

Apparently smiling is not a skill he wants to practice anymore. It’s sillyface all the time! #backatthechildrensmuseum #april24 #wecomeatleastonceayear #momlife #silliness #boymom

Happy Easter!! My happiest days are those with my

Happy Easter!! My happiest days are those with my family, so this day holds delight in so many ways. And getting a photo where we’re all looking in the same direction at the same time (even if that is off to the side, no matter the expressions) is pure bonus. Oh happy day!!
#easterdelights #momlife #downbythelake #familyphotos #happyeaster

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