The Toddler's Ski Trip
In my excitement of baby news, I neglected to relay the riveting details of our ski trip. Seth and I drove to Steamboat Springs, CO, at the end of January, while Grandmom (Seth's mom) kept the boys...
View ArticleConnor
My wise mentor and friend, Carol Anne, explained to me that avoiding pain is not our chief purpose in life, although I find it a noble and worthy goal. Unfortunately for me, the story of Connor...
View ArticleSage Milk
Who knows all the wisdom milk could share with us if we just took the time to listen. Perhaps, there is a scientific reason for this, but Noah and I believe that the jug was trying to speak to us. Sort...
View ArticleA Whole Bunch of Happy
My dad died in April during my freshman year of college. After his death, his April birthday was also a difficult day for me. My 26-year-old cousin and my Grandpa died in April. Many other less...
View ArticleThe Chicken Lady's Grandma
On April 20, 2009, my Grandma went Home. I was able to hop on a plane to Washington and be with her in the hospital during her last few hours. Sitting there, watching her precious face and small, but...
View ArticleManipulation, Mother's Day, Moshing, & Mighty Firsts & Lasts
So I manipulate. Now, in this situation, I find it completely justified. Before notifying Seth that there was an obstruction in our gutter (for all of you mortified men, it is at the BEGINNING of the...
View ArticleTransformingly Awesome
This clip is solely to make Stephen the proudest uncle in all the land:This version is a bit nuttier, due to Noah's recent testing out of humor. It turns out that if you are five and add the words...
View ArticleSesame Street Nightmares
Three birthday celebrations, one Father's Day, seven t-ball games, zero days of preschool, one July 4th, one Wichita visit, two houseguest visits, 450 swims in our big metal cow trough, one ladies'...
View ArticleYes, I Blubber
After Noah was born, watching this commercial was my first realization that my emotions would never be the same as pre-motherhood. You may have thought this a sweet clip or you might have even teared...
View ArticleSandy Beginnings
We recently visited the Amelia Island Plantation Resort (just 30 minutes north of Jacksonville, Florida) which Parents magazine ranked #13 in their article, "The 10 Best Beach Resorts for Families" (so...
View ArticleLook what comes out of their mouths!
Noah showing off his first missing tooth. If you could will a tooth to come out, Noah has been attempting that since he was four. He was disappointed by the Tooth Fairy's quarter, until we explained...
View ArticleI missed Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day (Dec. 21st) AGAIN!!!!
Let's pretend it is SUPER normal in a January blog to include updates from Halloween, as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Cat Herders Day (Dec. 15).And my since-college bff, Christy and I visited...
View ArticleConnor's First Birthday
My blog is turning into a similar version of the Coal Hill Chronicle (the paper from my mom's hometown of 46). While news of someone's important something is included, it is not necessarily news from...
View ArticleConnor, Part 2
I know some of you believe I've spent an enormous amount of time at this building, but it was actually only my second time at the court house, the first being at the retrieval of a marriage license to...
View ArticleBi-Annual Family Photo
Connor and Ian both needed a family picture for their preschool classes. This was our attempt to get everyone with a pleasant, picture-worthy expression--I placed Elmo behind the tripod, pressed Elmo's...
View ArticleMemory Keeping Mommies
Here's to you 2011! May your goblet overflow with Orange Fanta (or "Phantom" as some middle children call it), Sprite or Completely-Fatfully-Whole Milk.As are the leanings of new years, I too feel...
View ArticleZesty Whoops
Ian is incredibly enthusiastic about life in general. Whether it is an airplane ride to Washington State, a trip to the swimming pool or finding an extra chocolate chip in his cookie, the possibility...
View ArticleGrowing Up is Stinking Me
Oh how I never understood those moms who whined about their "babies growing up". Come on ladies, suck it up and let nature have at it. But my case is different, because, well, it is happening TO ME.My...
View ArticleLessons from a Blizzard
We have emerged from the 20+ inches of snow in two weeks, with all sorts of lessons learned:If there is a blizzard, please do not take out your truck:Snow may be mixed with all sorts of ingredients to...
View Article2-Year Old Mauls Mom for a View of Himself on Camera
The real news in this headline is that my baby is TWO years old!! I tried SO incredibly hard to get all my little monkey's tricks on video, but, alas, he is too enamored with the phenomenally handsome...
View ArticleHouse Jigging
We are building a house! Okay, technically, we have hired this really savvy guy to take care of the actual construction process, blah, blah, blah, but WE ARE BUILDING a house!!! I am tingly from head...
View ArticleClassy Abounds
This is our latest classy addition to our New House Project 2011. Try not to think on the story I heard about the house that did NOT have this accessory.In other vernal equinox news, my tulips are...
View Articlelittle spotlights
Here is our Easter picture this year...sitting at church watching Daddy practice his song special for Worship service. It may not be fancy, but that's my point. I often get caught up in the BIG events...
View ArticleSummer Dance
Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet. -Bob Marley (I'm always quoting that cat.)After shakin' our summer booties at the American Idol concert, and making a mini-vacay...
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