Category Archives: Ellie

She Comes By Her Red Cheeks Naturally

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Laura

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway! I used to get blazing red cheeks whenever I was too hot or embarrassed (infuriatingly so).  I’ve grown out of it to some extent but not completely.  And Ellie seems to have inherited this … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Irish in Me

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Laura

I am a small percentage Irish and so are they! “eeeeeee” (How is it possible that he says “cheese”? Can anyone stop time?) (Their Greek yiayia got them green shirts for today.)

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Miscellania

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Laura

1. I appreciate all the love and “impressed” vibes that came my way after my “bagels and Fur Elise” post.  Lest you be too impressed though, you should know that I’ve only managed to make bagels three times since Mark … Continue reading →

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Bagels and Fur Elise: How We Spent Our Snow Day

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Laura

Welcome to Snow Day #427.  I never thought I’d say this (because what teacher doesn’t  love a snow day?) but we’re getting tired of them.  At this point, we’re over our allocated days and there’s the possibility of losing vacation … Continue reading →

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Snow Day!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Laura

Although not quite up to Snowmageddon standards (that storm in 2010), we definitely are in the midst of a big snow storm!  It’s been alternately raining and snowing, which doesn’t make for fun shoveling.  It does, however, make for good … Continue reading →

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So About That Unschooling Thing? (and my new blog money making scheme)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Laura

A few months ago, I wrote about our approach to Ellie’s (and Mark’s) education – basically ignoring it.  About a month later, Nik, Ellie, and Mark were sitting outside enjoying a unseasonably warm December afternoon when Ellie asked to draw.  … Continue reading →

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It’s Only Fair After All

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Laura

If Mark gets to sleep in the doll bed, Ellie should too! 🙂 much better with a blanket! 🙂

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As We Speak, Watching the Snow Come Down

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Laura

(This picture is not as we speak, though.  It’s from our last snow storm, just after Christmas!)

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Close the Door of Hate and Open the Door of Love All Over the World

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Laura

Merry Christmas!! We love you all! Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie and Mark Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness … Continue reading →

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Trimming the Tree (and the tree skirt in action!)

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Laura

Here are our obligatory trimming the tree pictures (here’s 2012). Ellie was really able to help this year and we all had fun putting on the ornaments! Our felt ornament collection is growing – good for babies and 3-year-olds alike! … Continue reading →

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