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Hi. I'm Amanda...a happy wife and mom to three awesome guys. We've lived here in Fort Collins for more than 20 years and are proud to call it home. Before moving to CO, I worked at a city attorney's office, making use of my law and Master's degrees from Duke. After settling in Fort Collins, I homeschooled my three (now teenage and older) sons and was delighted to experience music classes, soccer, karate, swim team, archery, Science Olympiad, First Lego League, parkour, and climbing (not all at the same time!). From 2005-10, I was also a contributing editor for a national scrapbooking magazine, authoring a book and a couple of monthly columns. From 2009-10, I founded and ran the Good Grief Blog. I enjoy learning new things, spending time with my family, volunteering with The Matthews House, traveling and indoor rock climbing.

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Thursday
Oct192023

Thankful Thursday

Time for another list...

1. Parents weekend. Last weekend was Parents Weekend at both UNC and CU. For the most part, we opted out of the activities at both schools, as we see our sons more than many families. (Plus, the activities at CU were rather expensive and crowded.) After having Asher at home most of the weekend, we followed him back on Sunday to attend the UNC Women's Soccer game. It was their last home game of the season. 

Sadly, the team didn't win. But. It was a very enjoyable time on a beautiful day...

We went to a late lunch after the game in downtown Greeley before saying our goodbyes and heading home. Thankful my boys are finding their own ways and that they remain conveniently close by. 

2. Weird pumpkins. I saw these at Safeway recently. They're weird. As I was looking at one, a gentleman came over and was examining the pumpkin as well. Turns out, his father used to grow pumpkins and so he explained to me about using molds as the pumpkins are growing. 

I love them. :)

3. Fall. I just love the fall colors. That's all. I'm so thankful to live in a place with such beautiful trees and fall foliage...and so glad that the weather is cooperating this year. 

4. Throwback Thursday. I love that Thursdays can be both for thankfulness and throwbacks. Here's a layout from sixteen years ago...October of 2007. I love these pictures of my little Micah and Asher at ages 2 and 5. 

I stopped scrapbooking years ago but continue to document our stories here on this blog and am so thankful for both. I appreciate being able to look back and be reminded of the little details.

That's my list for today. :) Just enjoying this beautiful October and hoping you are, too...

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