Joy Journeys
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:March Madness during Covid inspired Caleb and Max to make up basketball team names for the "Big Virus Conference." Featuring: Covid 19ers, Duke Flue Devils, Fever State Coughs, VUCA Needle Shots, Vaccination University of Central America, and MSU Diseasers. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:My hubby helping with code. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:First snow at our new home. A hot tub morning with the kiddos before school! 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:My 4-year old, "Guess what Mamma...I know the name of the boat the Pilgrims were on..the Cauliflower!" 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:From my 4-year old to his Daddy, "Mommy is more prettier and more cuter, I want her to wipe my booty." 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:My little boy dressed as the Lorax for Dr. Seuss dress up day at school. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:A clean house! 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:I read this quote today: ". . .and the world cannot be discovered by a journey of miles, no matter how long, but only by a spiritual journey, a journey of one inch, very arduous and humbling and JOYFUL, by which we arrive at the ground at our own feet, and learn to be at home." - Wendell Berry 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Walking into my closet and noticing the suitcases moved in order to create a corner hiding space–perfect for a three-year old boy to hide in. Love our creative little boy! 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Abigail, while looking at pictures hung on the wall, said something that sounds VERY much like Caleb. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:A glass of red wine at dinner with my hubby–watching the kids play and thinking of our friends in Lodi who sent us the yummy wine! 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Caleb held Abigail as we read a book about baby toes, noses, legs, arms and fingers. After each section the book asks, Who loves you? He giggles and kisses her - Me, I do. So incredibly sweet! 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Aaron told me that Abigail LOOVED being chased last night - by the dog, by him, and by Caleb. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:I kissed Caleb in the car today before he headed off to daycare. Such sweet sloppy (and snotty) kisses. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Last night, Aaron asked Caleb, "Do you see all the stars buddy?" and Caleb responded, "Noooo....but I see lots of little moons!" 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Watching Caleb pull Abigail around on the puppy dog walking toy. So "tute" 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Caleb asked, "What time of day is it? What is it called?" I tell him, "It is evening, or it could be called dusk." He says proudly, "or Sunny or Cloudy." Well... not quite! 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Abigail went hands-free into her cupcake 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Making a beautiful, pale pink, rose swirl frosted cake for Abigails first Birthday 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:We went to the park last night and Abigail is fearless - throwing herself down the big kid slides 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Found a new sitter for Abigail, and I really like her! 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Encouragement and peace of mind from listening to Bethel music on YouTube. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Holding my baby girl while canoeing. She dozed off and just snuggled, of course, blocked by the bulky life jackets. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Watching the Bartletts enjoy canoeing as a family - jazz music playing as they went down the river munching on yummy snacks. 
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          Kelly Barkhurst wrote:Riding the 4-wheeler with Aaron this weekend. 
Patricia's Joy Journey
On this day, Patricia Barnes journaled: