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    Hi! I'm Traci. I'm a Registered Nurse who loves quilting, knitting, cross stitch, and the great outdoors. In my pre-scrubs life, I owned Real Photography, and you can still see my old wedding and portrait photography site here .

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Monthly Archives: March 2011

Last week at dinner Ellie participated in grace for the first time.  We always hold out our hand to her, but she never wants to hold it.  Last week she reached for my hand and held onto it.  We were very excited. Tonight she not only reached for my hand and tilted her head, but […]

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(discussing Nic’s and my rings) Will: Can I have a ring? Me: Yes! When you grow up and get married, you’ll get a ring. Will (snuggling into me): But I’m allergic about getting married. Me: [chuckle] Will: Can I just marry you? Me: Sorry–I’m already married to Daddy. Will (quietly): I’m just a little bit […]

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overheard

[ellie fussing, will trying to comfort her] I’m your BROTHER, Ellie. ELOISE, I’m your BROTHER. I’m your brother Eloise—I love you.

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