Monthly Archives: May 2011

Someone has a drooling problem

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Laura

Welcome visitors from Sew Mama Sew!  You’ll find the Giveaway Day post here.

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How I learned to sew

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Laura

Welcome visitors from Sew Mama Sew!  You’ll find the Giveaway Day post here. The other day, my sister Rachel and I were talking about sewing. She is just starting to sew and was commenting about how little she knew and … Continue reading →

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Because we’re totally coordinated around here

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Laura

Welcome visitors from Sew Mama Sew!  You’ll find the Giveaway Day post here. We only play with toys that match our clothes.* It’s just the way the way we roll. *(And if you believe that, I’ve got a bridge in … Continue reading →

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Think they might be cousins?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Laura

Welcome visitors from Sew Mama Sew!  You’ll find the Giveaway Day post here. Jonas at 7 months (I think, am I close Meggan?) Ellie at 7 1/2 months

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Giveaway Day!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Laura

To everyone coming here from Sew Mama Sew‘s Giveaway Day, welcome!  I’m excited to have you all visit.  I love to sew and have learned so much from  all the tutorials on SMS’s blog.  In case you’re interested, I keep … Continue reading →

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A winning combination

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Laura

What do you get when you combine a drooling, teething baby and digging in the mud while her mama does yardwork? A goatee! (And Zona, you’re right – I guess I can take some cute pictures too!)

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Nik takes all the cute pictures!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Laura
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A spring luncheon menu

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Laura

Hosting a lunch in the spring is tricky when you also want to serve seasonal food.  There’s just not much growing yet.   This was the seasonal menu that we came up with for Ellie’s little baptism celebration: hummus spanikopita homemade … Continue reading →

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Eliana’s Baptism

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Laura

Eliana was baptized on Mother’s Day.  The same pastor who officiated at our wedding also did the baptism, which felt satisfying complete to me. I was more affected than I thought I would by the sight of the members of … Continue reading →

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With Baba

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Laura
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