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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Baby Update
I had a midwife appointment this morning and the baby is head down! Hooray! I know having a breech baby is really rare but I’ve read enough/known enough people with breech babies to be worried about it. So hooray for … Continue reading
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Some large things
or a baby in a uterus (at 34.5 weeks), an alpaca, a llama, and an ignored zucchini plant (oops).
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(Only 4 1/2 hours late!)
Technically it’s only 4:30 in the morning Alaska time so I’m only going to be 4 1/2 hours late to wish Meggan a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! We’re looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
Construction and beginning again
I taught in our school district for the last five years. In those five years, I taught at 3 middle schools. I started at a new school in 2005, 2008, and 2009. All three times, the school was under construction … Continue reading
Christmas in August
Last weekend, I was in charge of a craft-making party for the women at our church. We made felt Christmas ornaments to sell at the Advent Bazaar in December, to benefit the mercy ministries at our church. I searched the … Continue reading
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Likes and Dislikes
Some things from the past week that I DON’T like: 1. Unasked for, insensitive, badgering parenting advice. I suppose I’m just going to have to develop a thick skin about this kind of stuff but seriously? Do you really think … Continue reading
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Fun fabric + quick project = satisfying afternoon
My friend Sharla gave me a bunch of fun fabric as part of my shower present – she used it to wrap her other present, which went along with the “green” theme of the shower. (She very thoughtfully gave me … Continue reading
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Sewing Club Summer Edition 2010
Anne, Heather, and I decided to chose a much harder project for our Sewing Club Summer Edition 2010 adventure (at least harder than the one we chose for last summer). So we chose the Tabitha Bag, a gorgeous bag that … Continue reading
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Christmas in August
For some reason, I had crazily swollen feet yesterday. So I needed a project to keep me busy while still sitting. Enter the pinecone wreath. Actually, the puff ball wreath or whatever these things are called. I’ve loved them ever … Continue reading
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