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Category Archives: Mark
Mark In Tie Dye
As I slowly work my way through a year’s worth of pictures, I’ll occasionally be posting some from Mark’s first year of life, especially what I like to call “the lost first six months.” Poor guy – he didn’t get … Continue reading
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He Drinks! From A Cup!
Mark is accumulating new skills right and left. Here he is drinking from a cup, all by himself! We don’t trust him to have it on his tray by himself yet but he definitely understands how to use it! You’ll … Continue reading
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Mark Discovers Whipped Cream and Presents!
We had so much fun celebrating Mark’s first birthday last weekend. We made and ate lots of amazingly delicious pizza. “Where has this delicious food been my whole life?” Stealing a great idea from my sister, Mark’s first birthday “cake” … Continue reading
He’s One!
Almost a year ago, Mark joined our family! I have a few hours left before I have to fully acknowledge the fact that I have a one-year old because he was born at 10:23 pm. But, really, today’s his birthday … Continue reading
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We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Year-End Programming For…Cute Pictures of Mark! With A Goatee!
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Close the Door of Hate and Open the Door of Love All Over the World
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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At 11 Months, Let’s Talk about 4, 6, and 9 Months, Shall We? (and 11 months, while we’re at it)
Mark is 11 months now (HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?? HOW? HOW?) and so, I figured it’s about time to share his 4, 6, and 9-months stats with you. Clearly, the past nine months have gotten away from me in blog-land. … Continue reading
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Trimming the Tree (and the tree skirt in action!)
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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There Has To Be A First Time To Call 911 For Your Children, Right?
Back in November, I was making breakfast, Nik was getting ready for school, and the kids were playing in the bedroom. At some point, Nik came out of the bathroom and asked me where they were. “In the bedroom…oh, I … Continue reading
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Mama, He’s Climbing!!
About a month ago, Mark really started climbing in earnest. He especially loves it when I forget to put the nursing stool up because then he can get up into the recliner. One morning, a couple weeks ago, I heard … Continue reading
Salmon and Souvlaki 