Author Archives: Laura

Color Book Sew-Along/Tutorial

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Laura

Over a year ago, my Aunt Zona requested that I post a tutorial for how to make a color book like the ones I sewed for Ellie and her cousin Luke.  I’m finally getting ready to sew one again so … Continue reading →

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The “About” Page Is No Longer Outdated

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Laura

We decided to let Mark join our family.  So now the About Page is updated. I figured I’d let you all know in case it was bothering anyone else besides my friend Julie, who reminded me that I needed to … Continue reading →

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Hello Eye! Meet Hand!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Laura

Building (and crashing) towers is a very popular activity around here.  It’s fun to see Ellie’s fine-motor, eye-hand coordination developing. She was especially proud of this one. “It’s a bridge!” Nik told me she built this one all by herself … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think She Gets Her Red Cheeks From?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Laura

I guess I’ll never outgrow them!

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March Sewing: A Bunny For Mark

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Laura

I made a bunny for Ellie for her first Easter so I figured Mark should have one too! I used this adorable bunny tutorial, but I used flannel instead of wool felt for the outside and wool stuffing instead of … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah! He is Risen!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Laura

Happy Easter! Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie, and Mark

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KIOS: Grooming, Part 2: In Praise of Infrequent Showering

Posted on March 29, 2013 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 →

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Double Rock, Double Time

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Laura

We’ve made it to Double Rock the past two weeks in a row!  Ellie really looks forward to going to throw rocks now so I think it’s turning into a family tradition.  Two weeks ago, some friends joined us, which … Continue reading →

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Spring is Here!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Laura

Nik and Ellie celebrated by building a snowman! This was Ellie’s first time really playing in snow because last winter was a total bust.  (Technically, this winter was pretty much a bust too because we got our first real snow … Continue reading →

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KIOS: Grooming, Part 1: The Spots That Scared Me Into Change

Posted on March 22, 2013 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 health and beauty, KIOS | 7 Comments