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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Inaugural Use of the Bread Bowl!
Andreas and Nikki gave me a bread bowl for Christmas. I was thrilled – THRILLED! – to get one of these. I was making my bread in a wooden bowl that was not at all intended for that use and … Continue reading
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The Recipe for Spiced Nut Waffles (with apologies to our covenant group)
We host a small group (called a “covenant group”) through our church every Sunday night. We also eat “breakfast-for-dinner” every Sunday night. So we manage to torture our covenant group every week with delicious smells. The past two weeks in … Continue reading
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Ellie Is Walking!
Ellie took a few steps today! She still has to be convinced to let go of our hands but then she will take a few steps. It’s so exciting to see her walking!
Who Needs Toys, Right?
What do you get when you have a mama desperate to get dinner made, a baby who just wants her mama to play with her, and a lot of potato and carrot peelings from the compost bucket? A delicious dinner, … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Ellie, parenting, reflecting
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Reflections on Sewing in 2011 and Predictions for 2012
I’m joining in with Sew Mama Sew to reflect on 2011 and make some predictions and set some goals for 2012 (using some of their suggested questions). Looking back at the 2011 sewing scene, what trends stand out? I became … Continue reading
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Here’s the Spiced Nutty Pumpkin Muffin Recipe You Requested. (I’m Sorry I Can’t Remember Your Name.)
In the last week, I’m almost certain that someone asked me for the recipe for these super-delicious muffins, which I make all the time and I assured her that of course, I would email the recipe to her right away … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, parenting
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A Baby Who Can Feed Herself (and some old-fashioned musings too)
Ellie is becoming increasingly proficient in feeding herself. In just the last week, she has started scooping food from a bowl with ease, particularly yogurt, applesauce, and thick soup. It’s so exciting to see her becoming more independent in this … Continue reading
Posted in Ellie, KIOS
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She Loves To Read
and I love that she loves to read because then I can get some work done!
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Now, Looking Forward
I have lots of thoughts in my head about what I want to write about. I don’t know how many blog posts I’ve composed in my head while Ellie was nursing, only to have them stay there because I ran … Continue reading
Stats – At 15 Months
Weight: 23 pounds, 2 ounces (a gain of 6 ounces in 3 months) Height: 32 inches (a gain of 1.5 inches in 3 months!) Ellie is oh so close to walking. She loves to hold our hands and walk. When … Continue reading
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Salmon and Souvlaki 