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                | AFinkberryTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
     310 Posts
 
 Ally
 Kalama 
                Washington
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                      |  Posted - Mar 31 2020 :  4:17:53 PM   
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                      | Oh man, it's been so long since I was here last!  So much has happened in my life.  My hubby and I got pregnant again and moved to a five acre rental that was perfect for our now three boy family.  Started a new job working in a bakery and enjoyed it until I was offered a job at a local Montessori school.  I loved that job, but alas, was unable to stay due to another pregnancy, this time with twins (boys again!)  Right before our due date, we had to move to a new town and now live with amazing views of the Columbia River and a quick walk into town but lack of space (surrounded by neighbors and no yard to speak of) for our family of 7!  However, through all of this, I managed to continue reading the magazines.  Well, here I am stuck in the house with (miraculously) time to sit and get reacquainted with all of you lovely ladies and return to the "farm" that is the most positive place on the internet!  Renewed my magazine subscription and my sisterhood membership!  Time to practice self care and get back into it!  <3 <3 <3 
 Ally
 Farmgirl Sister #5672
 
 "There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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                | Dreamer42True Blue Farmgirl
 
      2832 Posts
 
  April
 Central 
                Oregon
 USA
 2832 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Mar 31 2020 :  4:55:30 PM   
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                      | Ally!  I look forward to getting to know you and welcome back!  There is no happier and more comforting place than here!  I think we all need to practice more self care, it's far too easy to get caught up in routine and forget to replenish our own souls... we matter too!  PS!  We have all boys on both sides of our families!  We wouldn't change it for anything!  Cheers to the son-shines in our lives! 
 Dreamer42
 Farmgirl Sister #7038
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                | Blessed in ColoradoTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      7388 Posts
 
  Debbie L.
 Oregon
 USA
 7388 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Mar 31 2020 :  6:04:11 PM   
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                      | Hi Ally, great to have you back. Congratulations on the arrival of 3 more boys since you were here last.
 All of us oldies are still here and we have some new additions as well. Lots of New Farmgirl Sisters, MaryJane has a growing family too.
 Glad your back and we can get reacquainted.
 
 Big Hugs,
 Debbie
 #1582
 Blessed in Colorado/Oregon
 Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
 “My altars are My Mountains
 and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
 
 Women are Angels, and
 when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
 
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                | Red Tractor GirlTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      6835 Posts
 
  Winnie
 Gainesville 
                Fl
 USA
 6835 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 01 2020 :  08:46:56 AM   
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                      | Welcome back, Ally!!  You are a busy Mom with twins but when you get some time to drop in, I look forward to how your life is going out there.  Your new place with the view of the Columbia River sounds great!
 
 Winnie #3109
 Red Tractor Girl
 Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
 FGOTM- October 2018
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                | YellowRoseTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      7475 Posts
 
  Sara
 Paris 
                TX
 USA
 7475 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 01 2020 :  08:48:01 AM   
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                      | Welcome back Ally from northeast Texas. I'll be looking for you around the Farm. 
 Sara~~~  FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
 
 Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
 
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                | Tchr66True Blue Farmgirl
 
      537 Posts
 
  Terri
 Clarington 
                Ohio
 USA
 537 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 01 2020 :  10:43:59 AM   
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                      | Hi Ally, Nice to meet you. I am sitting here in Ohio. I can see the Ohio River from our mailbox. I just finished with a Zoom meeting with my students. I have no children of my own. I often refer to my students as my children however.
 I look forward to hearing more from WA. Be safe.
 
 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
 Joshua 24:15
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                | MaryJanesNieceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      7957 Posts
 
  Krista
 Utah
 USA
 7957 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 01 2020 :  12:34:31 PM   
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                      | Welcome back Ally! Congratulations on your 3 new additions to your family. I bet you love every minute of it! I hope you get some time in your busy schedule to stop by and chat. Everyone deserves self care, especially you mamma! All the ladies here are wonderful and help me get a break from my hectic day! Hope to get to know you better! 
 Krista
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                | katmomTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      17444 Posts
 
 Grace
 WACAL Gal 
                WashCalif.
 USA
 17444 Posts
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                | levisgrammyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      9659 Posts
 
  Denise
 Beavercreek 
                Ohio
 USA
 9659 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 04 2020 :  05:34:41 AM   
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                      | Welcome back Ally! I thought I recognized that screen name. So good to have you back. You have had lots going on. Congratulations on the three boys you've added to your family since you've been here. Such a blessing! Look forward to your being here and sharing what you are up to now.
 
 ~Denise
 Sister #43~1/18/2007
 
 "Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
 
 "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
 
 http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
 
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                | JaniceTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    191 Posts
 
 Janice
 Vancouver 
                WA
 USA
 191 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 10 2020 :  7:06:24 PM   
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                      | Welcome Back Alley, Wow you are one buzy Mama.  God blessed me and my husband with only one son.  He just turned 24 this month.  Sound like life keep throwing you curve balls and you just keep changing and adapting.  My hat goes off to you.
 
 Janice Ferguson
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                | HollerGirl56True Blue Farmgirl
 
      1334 Posts
 
 Barbara
 Flat Top 
                WV
 USA
 1334 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 12 2020 :  05:41:28 AM   
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                      | Big hugs from West Virginia! What a beautiful family and am so happy for you. Hope you post some pics of the fam. 
 Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis
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                | farmgirlnextdoorTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    52 Posts
 
 Sandy
 FORT WORTH 
                TX
 USA
 52 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 27 2020 :  8:12:37 PM   
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                      | quote:Originally posted by AFinkberry
 
 Oh man, it's been so long since I was here last!  So much has happened in my life.  My hubby and I got pregnant again and moved to a five acre rental that was perfect for our now three boy family.  Started a new job working in a bakery and enjoyed it until I was offered a job at a local Montessori school.  I loved that job, but alas, was unable to stay due to another pregnancy, this time with twins (boys again!)  Right before our due date, we had to move to a new town and now live with amazing views of the Columbia River and a quick walk into town but lack of space (surrounded by neighbors and no yard to speak of) for our family of 7!
  However, through all of this, I managed to continue reading the magazines.  Well, here I am stuck in the house with (miraculously) time to sit and get reacquainted with all of you lovely ladies and return to the "farm" that is the most positive place on the internet!  Renewed my magazine subscription and my sisterhood membership!  Time to practice self care and get back into it!  <3 <3 <3 
 Ally
 Farmgirl Sister #5672
 
 "There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama
 
 
 
 Ally, I have only been here a week myself, so, for me, you're right on time!
 
 Sandy
 Farmgirl Sister #8063
 http://www.thefarmgirlnextdoor.com
 
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                | ddmashayekhiTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      4826 Posts
 
 Dawn
 Naperville 
                Illinois
 USA
 4826 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  06:07:38 AM   
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                      | Welcome back Ally! It is difficult to keep up with so much, hope you have time for yourself to enjoy the forum. Good luck on working on your merit badges. Stay healthy & sane! 
 Dawn in IL
 
 Bloom, where you are planted.
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                | sherone_13True Blue Farmgirl
 
      2460 Posts
 
 Sherone
 Evanston 
                WY
 USA
 2460 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  09:07:28 AM   
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                      | Welcome back, Ally.  We missed you! 
 Sherone
 
 Lean on me, when you're not strong, And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on, For it won't be long, 'Til I'm gonna need, Somebody to lean on.
 
 Farmgirl Sister #93
 
 Our Blog
 
 www.tinytaylorhomestead.wordpress.com
 
 Our Etsy Shop
 
 www.annapearlsattic.etsy.com
 
 
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                | HealingTouchTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      3448 Posts
 
 Darlene
 Kunkletown 
                Pa
 USA
 3448 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  4:34:26 PM     
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                      | Welcome back Ally! 
 Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
 Darlene
 Sister 1922
 October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
 
 John 11: 35  Jesus wept.
 
 When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
 
 When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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                | jmpiercyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
     461 Posts
 
  Joan
 Mechanicsville 
                Virginia
 USA
 461 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 28 2020 :  7:14:58 PM   
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                      | Hi, Ally, I am a new Farmgirl Sister for maybe 3 weeks.  I live on the North Fork of the New River in Lansing, NC.  We have about 250' on the river bank & into the river as we have floods and the sides of the river are constantly changing.  I love sitting on the deck watching the river go by.  You never know what kind of animal you are going to see go by.  Looking forward to getting to know you! 
 Joan
 Farmgirl Sister #8056
 
 "You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." - William W. Purkey
 
 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
 Phillippians 4:13
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                | VegiChikTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
    128 Posts
 
  Sharon L
 Gaylord 
                MI
 USA
 128 Posts
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                      |  Posted - Apr 29 2020 :  6:18:07 PM   
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                      | Welcome back! I am fairly new so did not know you when you corresponded previously, but I can certainly understand your desire to rejoin your Farmgirl friends! Aren’t these gals great?!!! |  
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