Monthly Archives: June 2012

Happy Birthday Eric!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Laura

Enjoy being 34! 🙂 “Well, actually, it’s my turn to wish him Happy Birthday!”

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KIOS: Eating, Part 3: Theological implications of what we eat

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Laura

This post is part of my series, “Kickin’ It Old Skool: Why and How We Are Old-Fashioned” or KIOS for short. If you’re new to the series, please read my disclaimer before continuing on. I’m keeping a table of contents … Continue reading →

Posted in cooking, KIOS | Tagged creation care, food, local, stewardship, sustainable | 2 Comments

In Five, Two Became One Became Three and Will Become Four!

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Laura

Five years ago today, I married the love of my life. If you were the wood, I’d be the fire. If you were the love, I’d be the desire. If you were a castle, I’d be your moat, And if … Continue reading →

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KIOS: Eating, Part 2: Guiding Principles: Local, Sustainable, Organic

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Laura

Posted in cooking, KIOS | Tagged Dirty Dozen, local eating, sustainable | 3 Comments

June Sewing: Something for Me, Something For Ellie

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Laura

So much of what I sew ends up leaving our house, destined for other people as gifts. I love being able to do this but this week, I figured I should sew something for us. So I made a case … Continue reading →

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KIOS: Eating, Part 1: How It All Began

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Laura

Posted in cooking, KIOS | Tagged Barbara Kingsolver, local eating, Michael Pollan, sustainable | 4 Comments

Sometimes the Bunny Just Needs to Be Close

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Laura

Really close!

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She’s Counting!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Laura

Up until now, Ellie’s counting has consisted of saying, “one, one, one, one” and gesturing wildly. Then, yesterday, she pointed at my fingers and said, “One, two” and so, officially, she counts! This morning, she even added in, “Three!” one … Continue reading →

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Reclining and Reading

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Laura

Ellie is becoming more and more attached to reading books. She’ll often bring us a book to read to her within minutes of getting out of bed. This is currently her favorite position for reading: reclined, tucked in tight against … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Kaitlyn!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Laura

We hope you have a very fun 3rd birthday! We hope you enjoy your third birthday more than you enjoyed your encounter with this ice sculpture when you were one and a half!