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Dark Tidings

Ashely inspecting a local bomb shelter to avoid the zombie apocalypse!

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Grounded in Faith

Our first time in the ocean together. I was 100% confident that we’d be safe in ankle deep water. And that’s where we stayed.

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Up, Up and Away

Pj’s first-time going air born. He loved every second of it.

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Call Me Crazy

What was I thinking? I brought my three-year-old into a deep, dark cavern. He HATED it! Lesson learned.

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Don’t Toy with Me!

A wooden pinball game. No, it’s not electric. Yes, the flippers were difficult to control. Wanted the win…maybe next time.

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Small Town Hero

Bringing the law to town! Or…a wonderful horseback ride through the Rocky Mountains.

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The Price

I decided to go car shopping this Summer. Car shopping quickly turned into car looking- yikes!

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Reconciliation

Easter is a lot more than bunnies and eggs. Have your fun but remember the risen Savior. Be reconciled to Christ!

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Sacrifice

PJ promised AJ that he would share ALL his Christmas toys. Promise made. Promise kept. Good job PJ!

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Anxiety and Fear

Does Venom give you anxiety? There’s no need to fear when Spiderman is here!

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Kingdom Building

PJ, AJ and their cousin Archer wanted to build me a castle with all their river rocks. I gave them my blessing, but they quickly became distract. Maybe one day.

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Death to Life (Part 3)

We welcomed this starving kitten into our home. The boys love him, but we can't figure out a name. Lion-O or Captain Kitty?

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Death to Life (Part 2)

Fresh rainbow trout caught from the river behind me. We all have to eat. Thank you, fish.

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Death to Life (Part 1)

This very special picture hangs along my wall. My grandfather (Paul), father (Paul), myself (Paul) and P.J. (Paul) stand in front of my grandfather's childhood house. Can you guess the name of my great grandfather? Yup, it was Paul (Pablo). He was a man of faith, and the results of his good deeds are still active today.

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Desires

I believe every little boy needs a giant sword, and PJ agrees.

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Comic Relief

PJ and his cousins Sam and Nate pretending to have been lock up because of bad school grades.

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The Big Race

A race up the rock wall! Ashely won, and she'll never let me forget about it!

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