Monthly Archives: April 2011

Confusing

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Laura

I am currently in various stages of completion for FOUR sewing projects, all of which are surprises.  I am so confused trying to keep straight what I can talk about to whom.  But I’m still having fun!  Plus it’s Nik’s … Continue reading →

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So excited!!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Laura
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She must have learned this from Nik

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Laura

(I promise.  This was not staged.  She just did it on her own.  Scary.  I (meaning Laura) must spend a little too much time on the computer!  Definitely not Nik’s fault!)

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Clarifications

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Laura

1.  Ellie does not have rabies.  Nik says that since we narrowly escaped that problem, we can no longer allow Ellie to play with the raccoons in the park.*  Boo hoo. 2. Pizza was not her first solid food.  If … Continue reading →

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Wilderness, Baltimore style

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Laura

We know it’s important for Ellie to be in nature, preferably more wild than not (i.e. sometimes exploring a stream, not playing on a playground all the time).  We took our first “hike” with her on Sunday at Double Rock … Continue reading →

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Six-month update

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Laura

Ellie’s six-month doctor’s appointment was on Wednesday. Here’s what we found out. She: 1. weighs 19 pounds, 8 ounces. (For reference, Mom told me that I weighed 20 pounds at my 1-year appointment.  Ellie’s a full 6 months ahead of … Continue reading →

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Seeing? Or Looking Through?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Laura

I washed windows today.  I’ve lived in this house for almost four years and this was the first time that I’ve washed any windows.  Nik has lived in this house for almost 6 years and he’s never washed a window … Continue reading →

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Tummy Time, two ways

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Laura

From my perspective: From Nik’s perspective:

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Happy Birthday Selah!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Laura

I can’t believe that I’ve been your aunt and you’ve been my niece for nine whole years! I treasure all the times that I’ve been blessed to spend with you, and evidently, so does Uncle Jon! And now, you’re such … Continue reading →

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Theme Herb Gardens

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Laura

I love herbs, specifically growing herbs, and I just saw this post about planting theme herb gardens.  I love this idea – I’m particularly fascinated by the idea of growing a medicinal herb garden.  Our long-term goal for our yard … Continue reading →

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