Monthly Archives: October 2013

Missing Grandpa (and my productive self)

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Laura

My dad came to visit on October 3rd (from Alaska) and just left on Sunday.  [Perhaps not so] coincidentally, my productive self came to visit on October 3rd also and she appears to have gotten on the plane with Grandpa … Continue reading →

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September Sewing: “Are You Sewing A Dress For Ellie’s Body?”

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Laura

Ellie’s birthday present from us this year was a dress that I sewed for her.  This was the first piece of clothing (other than some simple pants) that I had sewn for her and now I’m hooked!  I want to … Continue reading →

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Outtakes, “The Happy Family (of four)”

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Laura

Nik said that yesterday’s family picture post was one of those, “Isn’t our family perfect?” kind of posts that proliferate on the Internet, just like the perfect marriage on Facebook. So, in the interest of keeping it real around here, … Continue reading →

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The Happy Family (of four)

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Laura

With Mark at nine months and Ellie at practically three: (For reference, here’s my last “Happy Family” post, of three.)

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I Sure Love This Boy

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Laura

taken 9/27/13, at almost nine months

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