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Sunday Snapshot: a lazy afternoon

We’ve been doing a lot of that.

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Being lazy, that is.

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After moving 8 times in 15 years…

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Adopting 7 times in 8 years…

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We finally feel like we’re slowing down. Settling in.

Putting down roots.

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And, oh-my-goodness, am I happy about that.

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I think it would be safe to say, we all are.

So good to feel like we’re home.

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06.22.13 · Poppy, Sunday Snapshot, Vivienne 17

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  1. Life with Kaishon says

    June 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    What a beautiful post : )
    So thankful you are feeling at home and blessed.
    Love, love, LOVE seeing your babies playing in the creek.
    What could be more fun than that on a hot summer day?
    I can’t think of a thing.

    Reply
  2. abrianna says

    June 22, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Glad you are feeling settled. I agree. moving every two to three years is *hard*.

    Glad y’all are enjoying the creek!

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  3. nancy says

    June 23, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Stefanie-It sounds (and looks) just wonderful! What a feeling after so many years.
    ps- my fave pic is the one with all the shoes in the foreground! LUV the story.
    nancy

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  4. Meredith says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    This looks like so much fun!! How amazing to have this in your backyard!

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  5. Chris says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Awwww, what a great feeling!
    Putting down roots and feeling like your home!!

    Love it!

    Reply
  6. Nancy says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    One move in 10 years was enough for me — you deserve a medal. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    There’s no place like home

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  8. Patrice says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Great shots – love the one with all the shoes!

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  9. Lisa@Advent's Adventures says

    June 23, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I think this is my favorite post of yours ever! Great shots! So happy your home.

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  10. Nancy says

    June 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Hi Stefanie – Gorgeous shots (as usual). Just wondering if you checked into the water quality in the creek. You probably have, but makes me nervous if you haven’t. What I work with routinely so it’s what immediately pops into my head… Adore your kiddos and want only good things for them!!! 🙂
    Nancy

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  11. Misty Dawn says

    June 23, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    What a wonderful post about a wonderful day!

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  12. virginia says

    June 23, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    It’s a great feeling isn’t it?! Yep, those kiddo’s of yours look like they’re right at home and enjoying it thoroughly. Love it. I used to play in creeks all of the time as a kid. Have a great Sunday.

    Gin =)

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  13. Bridgit's Bell says

    June 23, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Children playing in the creek is what childhood is all about!

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  14. melody says

    June 24, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I love that this is your new home! It is beautiful!

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  15. Marie Jones says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I think I might know this creek…wink, wink. I heard you all had moved to our neck of the woods and have been keeping my eye out for you around town. If I am right about the creek, you are a little west of us. We usually do the fireworks near the depot on the 4th. They are always good and it’s fun to play in the creek while you wait 🙂
    Welcome home!

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  16. cg says

    June 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Omigosh, the first thing I thought of when I looked at this pictures was “Wow, how incredibly beautiful, what a special place to call home!” It looks so ideal, so calm and serene.

    But then soon enough this city gal’s instincts kicked in and I thought “Goodness, is it safe for them to be splashing around in that water, lord knows what animal just peed upstream!”

    My husband makes fun of what a city girl I am, I won’t even drink out of a garden hose, you just never know what’s crawled into it!

    Lol.

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  17. Sophibelle says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Wow. So wonderful!!!!

    Reply

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