The Joy In The Middle

Monday, September 19, 2011

big shoes

I've got big shoes to fill.

This is my chance to do something.

I have to seize the moment.

quote by Andrew Jackson

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stephanie joy: i like lots of things: my sweet girls, my thoughtful husband, peonies, chai lattes, sushi, God, running, photography, my family, DONA, creamy dill potato chips, romance, dancing, dreams, my amazing friends, reading, births, laughing, facebook, raspberries, anthropologie, summer, naps, coffee with flavored cream, cuddling, thrifting for interesting stuff, fresh cut lawn, my relationship with Jesus, riding bike, going for coffee, shopping for deals, the smell of my daughters after they take a bath, TV, UGGs, landscaping, mid century modern furniture, sunflowers, IKEA, hugs, home made pizza and so much more. this blog is about me, my busy life, and the world around me... where i'm always trying to view the joy in the middle of it all!

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