Category Archives: family

Missing Grandpa (and my productive self)

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Laura

My dad came to visit on October 3rd (from Alaska) and just left on Sunday.  [Perhaps not so] coincidentally, my productive self came to visit on October 3rd also and she appears to have gotten on the plane with Grandpa … Continue reading →

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Headbands Evidently Are Not Allowed to Belong to Mamas

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Laura

Dear Cousin Selah, Thanks so much for making this headband for my mama.  Silly you forgot that headbands are really for little girls so I’ve taken the liberty of “borrowing” the headband.  I know how to put it on all … Continue reading →

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We’re Home! (with the best souvenirs ever)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Laura

We are home and finally feeling recovered from our big trip to Montana!  My whole family converged on my dad’s family’s place in southwest Montana for two weeks of fun.  We had a great time, driving through the West and … Continue reading →

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April, May, June Sewing: Color Books – Three of Them!

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Laura

So I’ve been posting color book tutorial posts but hiding the fact that I’ve been sewing not one or two but THREE color books!  Three of my nieces turned two (or will be two soon) in the past year and … Continue reading →

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An Early Mother’s Day Tribute

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Laura

To my mother, my mother-in-law, my sister, my sisters-in-law, and all the other mothers in my life, here’s my Mother’s Day gift to you: (Obviously, I can take no credit for this video.  Check out the other cadamole videos – … Continue reading →

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A Post Especially For Nana

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Laura

Ellie has started pulling up her blanket all the way to her chin (and sometimes over her head).  She wants to be “cozy and warm.”  So we thought we’d show Nana how she does that with her blanket ! 🙂

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This Is What Happens When We Try To Do A Photo Shoot Featuring The Mama Holding Both The Children

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Laura

(We’ll show you the good ones soon.)

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Jumping On The “Sibling Day” Band Wagon A Day Late

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Laura

Better late than never right? I love you Eric, Jon, Chris, and Rachel!! And just to prove that we know how to smile nicely when we want to –

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I’ve Given Up

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Laura

If you’ve been reading my blog for more than a few months, you may remember that I used to wish all my family members “Happy Birthday” with a birthday post that included a fun picture. (This post was one of … Continue reading →

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On Abundance, Generosity, and Menu Planning

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Laura

After Mark was born, our incredibly generous and loving friends brought us two meals a week for two months.  Nik’s mother, Tina, also brought at least one (and often more) meals a week.  Add in leftovers from those meals, and … Continue reading →

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