All Boys But 9

Family of 12, 10 kids, 2 sets of twins, all boys but 9

9 Dancing Princesses and Cinderella!

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So you all remember the annual sister sleepover we have here in the Hoffman home, hosted by Emily and Anna? This year, with them about to leave home for college, they went all out to make it extraordinaire!!!! The plans: carried out and executed to perfection (by Em and An, but impossible to have happen without tons of help from Dad! He supported them all the way!) -first, the invitation. Continue Reading

Celebrate Family Fun!

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Spring is almost here!! And at the first hint of warmth and sunshine my husband suggested soccer and flying a kite at the park. I must admit I wasn't that enthusiastic- mud - I was thinking- and cold- and babies to keep careful watch on, but seeing the children's sheer delight at his suggestion for family home evening we bundled up right and headed off to the nearest park. I can't even tell Continue Reading

“To LIFE!”

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"Sunrise, Sunset, sunrise, sunset, quickly fly the years" says the beloved song from "Fiddler on the Roof", the musical production our 3 oldest daughters were involved in last week. I am in complete agreement with that statement. The days are FLYING by! But I have found the faster they go the more of a precious appreciation I have in my heart for each one - for each blessed day here on earth with Continue Reading

Clara’s Frozen Birthday Party

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Celebrate LOVE!!! For as "Frozen" shows us, LOVE makes everything right! My daughter and her good friend were born a day apart! I saw her mom in hospital as we both prepared for our babies' arrivals!  She always teases that we were racing and I won!  Clara came 3 weeks early so that win was a surprise but a timely delivery for sure!  We are both in awe that it has already been 6 years! How does Continue Reading