Yeesh!

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I can't believe how spotty my posting has been lately. Gotta say, my life in Idaho kind of sucks me in at the moment, as in makes me a little too internal.

But here's just a quick laugh for you all. While sitting in church the other day, Jane, who's been quite snuggly lately, was sitting on my lap face to face and patting my cheeks and just generally examining my face. She asked me (again) what was that "circle fing" on my face, my mole. Then she asked where I got it. I told her from my daddy, Grandpa Lloyd. She thought for just a second and then said "You should give them back."

I've been thinking about this idea for awhile, and I'm finally acting on it thanks to a GREAT visit from my dear friend Bree today. I'm starting a blog that's sole purpose is to archive the funny things my kids say. Because, yes, even Emiline is hooting it up these days. So here it is for those of you that want to follow:
http://kidletconvos.blogspot.com/

Six Months Today

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It's only been six months since we lost little Mal. It's been sweet to talk about it with my girls today, Emiline ran into their room and grabbed the little framed picture of the nightstand and brought it to me and said "Mallory!" She's in there now lying on the bed saying "hi!" to her and babbling. Jane drew a picture of Mallory, so cute with curly hair, huge eyes and a smile all in pink and then blue clouds for heaven. I feel sort of at a loss as how to describe my feelings or what to say to Mallory's family. I'll I've got is: