Category Archives: Ellie

“Children In Pumpkins”, The 2014 “Look! a Tractor!” Edition

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Laura

As is our custom (here’s 2013 and 2012), we went to Weber’s Cider Mill Farm on Thursday evening to take pictures of our kids with the pumpkins.  Unluckily for the parents but super-happily for the “things that go”-obsessed Mark, there … Continue reading →

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September Sewing: Ellie’s Birthday Dress

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Laura

As is becoming my tradition, I made Ellie a dress for her birthday.  I found the fun paper boat fabric at a shop in Culpepper, VA when we were on our vacation in July.  I used the “Apple-picking Dress” pattern … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Birthday to Our Darling Daughter, Ellie!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Laura

Today, Ellie turned four!  This morning she told me, “Mama, I can’t pick up Mark today, even though I’m four!” Clearly she didn’t grow new muscles overnight but she has grown an immense amount in the past year. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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One More Time and Then No More (after 1,459 days)

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Laura

Ellie turns four on Monday. Early in the summer, we started talked to Ellie about weaning and she declared to us that when she was four, she wasn’t going to have nursing anymore.  Frankly, I’ve been ready for her to … Continue reading →

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Ellie Learns How to Use a Knife

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Laura

A couple months ago, I realized that I was letting Ellie get behind on her knife-using education (i.e we hadn’t started yet).  So we began with chopping rhubarb for rhubarb crisp bars.  She is now IN LOVE with using a … Continue reading →

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A bit of an Ellie and Mark Fix

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Laura

A boy with his bunny and an obsession with looking outside on the off chance he might see trucks or buses or any other thing that goes: Mark proudly inspecting the fruits of our garden from last week: Cuddle love!Mark’s … Continue reading →

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First Fig of the Summer! Opa!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Laura

Our fig trees were killed back almost to the ground by last winter’s crazy cold and snow.  Now, thankfully, they’re growing great and last week we found one ripe fig!  Ellie, Nik, and I enjoyed it greatly although Ellie was … Continue reading →

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I’m So Patriotic, I Win Ribbons In Red, White, and Blue!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Laura

I never write about politics on this blog but if you know me in person, you probably know that I’m a bit conflicted when it comes to patriotism (particularly in relation to what it means relative to being a follower … Continue reading →

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Treehugger, Etc.

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Laura

Mark’s new obsession (and developmental milestone): building towers! so proud of himself! his preferred building location? definitely the window sill Ellie’s current obsession: making “salad”, i.e. cutting hundreds of tiny bits of fabric and paper.  She spent close to two … Continue reading →

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Speak Softly and Carry a [REALLY] Big Stick

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Laura

This morning, on our way home from our “catch the cool while we can” visit to the playground at our neighborhood park, Ellie found a gigantic stick to bring home.  At first I said “no” because, really, what’s the point?  … Continue reading →

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