Category Archives: baby

Checking Out the Pumpkins (and yes, my belly is getting bigger)

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Laura

Last night, Nik, Ellie, and I took a trip to Weber’s Farm.  We said we wanted to take pictures of Ellie among the pumpkins (which we did) but that was really just a good excuse to eat an apple cider … Continue reading →

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October Sewing: Lots of Quick Little Projects

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Laura

Last week, I was flying at my sewing machine and got four projects done in four days! A little pouch for my sister Rachel and her new little boy! A blanket for some friends of ours who just had a … Continue reading →

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Proof that I’m Pregnant

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Laura

(at 27 weeks)

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A Letter to Our New Baby

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

Dear Baby B2, We are so glad that you’ll be joining our family in just three short months (give or take a couple weeks on either side).  We’re hoping you’ll decide to join us in 2012, for the tax-write-off bonus, … Continue reading →

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Nursing For Two

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Laura

my totally late post to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week in a municipal park in Reykjavik, Iceland, July 2012 Ellie was still nursing when we found out that I was pregnant with Baby B2.  And by nursing, I mean NURSING.  At … Continue reading →

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A Rare Belly Shot (and Pregnancy Update)

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Laura

We never seem to remember to take shots of my expanding belly so they’re going to be few and far between around here.  Don’t hold your breath for the next one.  However, we did take advantage of being on vacation … Continue reading →

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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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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