Author Archives: Laura

News Flash!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Laura

The mei tai that I made works with little babies too!  Meggan and Rachel, Mom will show you how to do it when she gets home.  (Actually it’s not hard at all.  You basically just put the baby in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ellie, sewing | 7 Comments

Perhaps you will excuse our tardiness?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Laura

Because we have a good excuse? Happy Late Birthday to Alex and Alex! Three years ago, Nik and I gained a niece and a nephew on two sides of the country, within about 12 hours of each other, and they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in family | 2 Comments

We only drink whole milk around here

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Laura

or “Why there haven’t been many blog posts lately.” Eliana gained15 ounces in 9 days!!  So now she weights 7 pounds, 12 ounces after going down to 6 pounds, 9 ounces after birth. I knew it felt like she was … Continue reading →

Posted in Ellie | 4 Comments

She’s here!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Laura

Welcome Eliana Elisabeth! Born one week early on September 29, 2010 at 7:49 am. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. She came into this world quickly and peacefully. We are so grateful to be her parents. Praise God from whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Ellie | 14 Comments

Truths I am holding onto

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Laura

as I think about and prepare for labor: 1. The Lord designed my body (and every woman’s body) to give birth.  I am not sick.  My body is capable of safely delivering our baby. 2. The Lord also designed our … Continue reading →

Posted in baby | 3 Comments

Fun with Books

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Laura

Yesterday afternoon, Nik and I headed downtown for the Baltimore Book Festival.  I’ve gone a few times (such as last year, to see Lois Lowry) but this was Nik’s first trip.  For a book lover like me, this is the … Continue reading →

Posted in baby, just for fun, school | 3 Comments

The last one (before having a baby and turning 30)

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Laura

Happy Birthday to my beloved husband! This is his last year in his twenties so I told him he should live it up and have a baby or something. Here’s how Nik told me he was interested in me way … Continue reading →

Posted in baby, family, love | 1 Comment

How to Win Friends and Influence People (or at least make a great chocolate cake)

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Laura

1. Own a cake stand – you’ll look more professional immediately. 2.  Use a really great devil’s food cake recipe (I recommend the one from Cook’s Illustrated highly – I’ll e-mail it to you if you don’t have online access … Continue reading →

Posted in cooking | 4 Comments

Fun projects

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Laura

Being a stay-at-home wife is nice.  I have lots of time to sew!  I’ve finished all of the pressing baby sewing projects so I’m working on Christmas presents now.  I’ve finished one, almost finished two more, and have preparations begun … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 2 Comments

Mei tei for us

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Laura

Back in January, I made a mei tai for Grace (and Rachel and Drew too!).  Now we have one for us too! I used this pattern with the only modification adding two layers of flannel for more padding in the … Continue reading →

Posted in baby, sewing | 5 Comments