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I Dare Allie – Update # 3

It’s been a wild couple of weeks for firsts. I’m starting to comprehend why LuAnn Cahn originally came up with the concept for her Year of Firsts – it truly is invigorating to try new things. I discovered fun modern day conveniences (April 10th and 16th) and experienced unique events (April 5th, 19th & 22nd). I learned some family history, mastered some new skills (April 14th and 18th) and confirmed a few long held suspicions that certain activities just aren’t for me (April 4th and 17th). If you missed the first two I Dare Allie installments, you can read about my dares by clicking the links at the bottom of the blog. For my latest adventures, continue reading.

April 1st, 2014 – I had my picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The kids and I were at the 12 Oaks Mall in Northville, MI when we ran into the Easter Bunny. The twins had their picture taken with him years ago, but I’d never captured an Easter Bunny moment with all four kids. Then I realized that I’d never had my picture taken with the famous bunny – a first was born.

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11 Alive News, The Huffington Post, The Forsyth Herald & My Forsyth

It’s been a busy week! I’m grateful for all the shout-outs about my interview on 11 Alive, featuring Barrett and the story about the new garden at his middle school. I really appreciate the support (but still cringe whenever I view the clip).   The excitement didn’t end there – the Huffington Post Parents posted one of my blogs, with Barrett’s picture front and center on the page. The boy is going to get an attitude! I was overwhelmed by all the positive comments and shares.   Thank you, thank you, thank you! If you missed it, you can read the article by clicking here: Huffington Post.

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Where I’m From

Hello my Mama Kat friends!  I’ve been MIA lately, busy with holiday obligations and haven’t had a lot of time to write.  But I lucked out when I saw this week’s prompts, because earlier in the year I wrote a post with the Where I’m From template.  So, I’m cheating a little by reposting.  I look forward to reconnecting in the new year. Happy Holidays!

This blog is the result of a writing exercise I completed after being inspired by a post I saw on Urban Moo Cow, by Debra Cole.  She wrote a beautiful piece called Where I’m From, which was inspire by Galit Breen’s essay at Mamalode.  Fortunately, there was a template that helped me get my wheels turning.  When I was finished, I shared it with someone I trust, who’s been encouraging me to be more “raw” with my content.  She urged me to post it, so I’m taking a chance.  I hope you like it!  Thank you to Debra and Galit for motivating me to step outside my comfort zone.

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