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Enjoying our cider and cider donuts on a BEAUTIFUL October day!!The kids even got treated to a "cow-train" ride! Grandpa was ready for Peter to join him whenever he was ready.It's been so great to see...
View ArticleStarting a collection
If you read the "hobbies" tab lately, you saw that photography is a new one. I have a few sessions lined up with a few babies this winter, so I've started collecting things that will help get us some...
View ArticleGotta love a good deal - SB
I'm a sucker for a good deal. Black Friday is a different story. I love a bargain but I also am realistic so I rarely wake up early to wait in lines but I usually will head out late morning to join in...
View ArticleLeyton goes to the dentist
He wondered if the dentist's name would be Dr. Bearson like in his book, The Berenstein Bears. As I prepped him for his appointment, I explained the dentist would tickle his teeth. He told me he...
View ArticleHalloween 2011
It's never too late to post Halloween pictures, right? We had a fun weekend! We had a Halloween themed play group (I should have taken a picture of the food; great job Haley!)Then on Saturday the kids...
View ArticleShe's ONE
Sometimes it's hard for me to believe it baby girl! You're hardly a baby. I once read that you're still considered a baby as long as you have dimples on your hands :) I double checked and they're still...
View ArticleShutterfly Photo Card
Colorful Wishes Birthday CardShutterfly's exclusive line of graduation announcements and invitations.View the entire collection of cards.
View ArticleEdible activity time
Thanks to Pinterest, we did a fun Christmas tree activity with the kids.Pinterest suggested using waffle cones, but I thought they wouldn't stand flat, so we got sugar cones. Worked great!Leyton LOVED...
View ArticleRuffle bum pants!
I am so excited about these ruffle bum leggings I just finished for Elena. (what better to do when skipping a spinningclass because of the weather?)
View ArticleMy make shift menu display
I saw a great idea for a menu plan display on pinterest but it was made out of a picture frame. I loved the look, but don't have wall space in my kitchen for it and wanted to hang it on my fridge. I...
View ArticleLeyton: 3 1/2 years old
Leyton spent 5 afternoons during the spring semester at Rose Park for "preschool enrichment". He made "musher" crafts, spent a day at the "beach", practiced being a "chef" in the kitchen and was a...
View ArticleFireman Leyton story
After lunch I took the kids on a little bike ride then we read a few books on the couch. After I put Elena down for her nap, Leyton tells me in a whisper, this is the alarm, so when I push it then it...
View ArticleElena 18 months
She loves babies - holding Tabatha TenHaken here.Leyton's helping Elena walk in the grass. She started walking on her own at 17 months on the dot! She took her first steps at 16 months but really...
View ArticleAha moment of the day
I'm reading a book called The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. Cross. My "aha moment" came when I was reading the parenting suggestions and noticing that I'm already doing many of these...
View Article2011 Resolution Completed Successfully
I'm not into huge resolutions but thought I could stick to a fun once-a-month one. It all started with a sewing night with my girlfriends in January. I really enjoy crafting but haven't made time to do...
View ArticleCabin retreat
Emily invited Kim and me to her in-law's cabin in Manistee Forest up North for the first weekend in October. We spent time playing games, having intentional individual time with God, reading our...
View ArticleLearning photography
I have a love of pictures, especially of people, like my family and friends! So I am learning lots about photography! I don't have it all figured out yet, that's for sure but it's fun to learn!
View Article"You're a bad mom...
...and other lies Satan tells you" Wouldn't that be a great book title?! I considered writing a book. I have a friend who years ago told me I should write a book. I never really entertained the idea,...
View ArticleThe Blessing of Play Group
(My kids and) I have been part of a play group for the past almost 3 years. I don't think we really foresaw how long it would go, but wow it is the best thing! It may sound a bit extreme, but my...
View Article"We've got a marriage going on here..."
I thought that was such a clever phrase for how to regain the need to focus on one's marriage. "We've got a marriage going on here, I need _____________." The parenting stage will come and go, but we...
View ArticleiPod Touch
For my birthday I got an iPod touch with various birthday money (thanks Gram and Eric!) My dear husband is happy to have my Shuffle at the office now. We got a deal from Target.com that came with an...
View ArticleDear Mom, Love Elena
Dear Mom,This past month I know you've worked hard on feeding me your milk. I know it didn't go so well with my big brother, so you've been really focused on me gaining weight. It seems like you're...
View ArticlePraying Today
My cousin's 9 year-old son, Gerrit, has recently been diagnosed with an agressive brain cancer. I cannot imagine going through this as a parent and pray we never have to, and yet God doesn't say we...
View ArticleOrganizing Coupons
I'm not the queen of coupons by any means, but for those of you who use coupons on a regular basis, if you aren't already doing this, it's time to give it a try! My friend has been clipping coupons for...
View ArticleGiveaway
Kate at When Hello Means Goodbye (http://whenhellomeansgoodbye.blogspot.com/2012/07/diaper-rashes-are-something-grayden.html) is hosting a giveaway from the great people at Boudreaux's Butt Paste....
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