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First Day of School

It was a big day in the Hovater household today. Micah and Izzy started preschool! We’ve had our eye anxiously on this day for a while, and there were a few tears shed by Mama. Still, Micah and Izzy did … Continue reading

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Adoption Day, 2010!

On June 15, 2009, Kelly and I adopted Micah Marie and Israel Ann. What a blessing for our lives! It’s crazy now to even try and remember what our lives were like before then. Parenthood has already been so fulfilling, … Continue reading

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Notes from Mother’s Day

Mothers’ Day is always a good day for life reflections, and that held true for this year, even if the reflections came amidst a higher level of chaos than normal. I’ve been so blessed by having a great mom, and by … Continue reading

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Daddy Daycare

So we started the process of saying our goodbyes in Little Rock, the house is going to go up on the market this week, and we’re starting to pack boxes. Of course, we’re also trying to keep the girls and … Continue reading

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Introducing Kelly

For our interview in Tullahoma, I had to write a short introduction to Kelly. This is, of course, a hilarious task. Some of the feedback I got from facebook was pretty useful: “She’s awesome! However: Does not like to snuggle.” … Continue reading

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The Princess and the Frog

We’ve been all excited about Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, and its release this week on DVD. Kelly picked up a copy a few days ago, and that means we’ve already watched it through about five times. I’m not … Continue reading

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Izzy Building her Bed

About a week ago, we switched out the girls old beds for these big girl beds on loan from Sara Anne Gill.  Izzy did a pretty good job helping Daddy with the construction.

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Singing and Sharing

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Everyday, Episode 1: Dinner and a Show

This is the first in a series of posts about the sorts of things I like to do every single day. First, the refrain for the series: The things you do every day matter, Over time, they shape who you … Continue reading

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Snow-yaking

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