Category Archives: kids

Working What Works

I read a quote a while ago that said something to the effect of ‘don’t compare your everyday life to the highlights of someone else’s life’. I think it’s so easy to do that with our constant social media fixes … Continue reading

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6 Month Appetite

This was the first time Maxwell tried squash… I had to grab the camera because he was SO opposed to eating it. He could not get far enough away from the spoon. I wish I could’ve captured his sour face … Continue reading

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Proof

…that I’m not too old to rock a handstand contest!

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Gulp

New post brought to you tonight by Coke Zero. Sadly I haven’t run since Thanksgiving morning, and I’m not sure you could even have called it running even. More like a jog a little, chat and walk a little, pretend … Continue reading

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‘member me?

Though I think about writing often, I was a little surprised to open up WP today and realize that I haven’t even glanced at my blog in way too long. First thing I thought of; it needs a new look. … Continue reading

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Ivy’s Quilt

Back in April our family was lucky enough to get a new niece. As girls are outnumbered in regards to the grandkids in our family, we were very excited about this edition. Not only is she the first girl in … Continue reading

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For The Record(s)

*This post was started 2 months ago and will be the 1st of many catch up posts* I decided it was high time for a catch-up post, but I’m going to go backwards so that my brain doesn’t have to … Continue reading

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Anything But Boring

We’ve had a great few weeks here, actually a few great months, but I’ll at least re-cap from Spring Break to now. Me, the family and my 4 month belly at the zoo. My parents were here for a week … Continue reading

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Change of Plans

Right now my family sleeps. I sit listening to the ocean sounds coming from the dishwasher while sipping my homemade knockoff version of Starbuck’s caramel apple cider. Think caramel apple meets hot apple cider. But even better. My version is … Continue reading

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I’m Mediocre and I Like It

Just some thoughts while driving home tonight… Worsts: Jake now works out of the house after being home for 3 months with us (can you say adjustment?) I’ve seen icky wolf spiders with babies on their backs 4 times in … Continue reading

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