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Explosions at Boston Marathon... Please pray for all those involved!

*Update as of 10:39 am Hawaii Standard time, there were 3 explosions, the police discovered two other possible bomb devices and the police are confirming it was a bombing.   I just read the news that there were 2 explosions at the Boston Marathon.  This just troubled my heart so much. I urge you to pray for all those involved.  As of 10...

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Sushi and Smiles

When Alaka'i does really well, when he works hard, when he puts a lot of effort into accomplishing something- there is little he can't do.  That's true with almost everyone, really.  If we all put 100% into the things we do whether it's work or family, how much better would our lives, nay, the world be?  Mind boggling stuff guys... Anyhow, Alaka'i woke up...

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You Are Beautiful

Just a quick bit of a post..nothing long or pretentious... just a virtual "hi" to all of you, my lovely friends.  Alaka'i just got home from camping with his uncle about a half hour ago and we are all ready to go to church.   Going to church really just gives me such a reset.  Though we read our Bible every day, being...

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Oh What a Difference A Year Makes...

Saturday was just your average, ordinary day.  I actually got to sleep in an hour or so later than my normal wake up time which was a much needed and refreshing break for me.  One of the benefits of having a pre-teen is that they're able to wake up, get ready and make their own breakfast with ease.  By the time I woke...

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Shades of Lavender..

Lavender is one of my favorite scents and colors.  In fact, I literally begged my parents to paint my room purple when I was a little girl.  I've always been partial to shades of purple whether they occur in flowers or in the evening sky as the sun sets in the horizon, they all create this overwhelming sense of peace and tranquility in my...

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Beauty Inspiration: 6 Perfect Spring Polishes

I saw this post when I was browsing through the web tonight.  I love me some Glamour Magazine and as my mani/pedi is looking rather worse for the wear lately, I've been searching for some pretty colors to adorn my hands and feet.   I'm rather loving the lavender color of #1 and the fresh, minty green of #6. Which of these are...

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Aloha Friday... Blog Hop with the April Team! Come join us!

You can also share any blog hops you are hosting by linking your blog hop post in our linky below! I love to join new blog hops, so please share them! An easy, quick way to follow each of the hosts is by clicking on buttons labeled "GFC" or "Bloglovin'" under each picture!  Grab our button!! (Other button sizes {big & small} available HERE)...

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