hello, Monday. hello, growing garden and fresh cut flowers. hello, hours of outside fun. hello, pregnant naps in the sunshine. hello, week 23 (this one is flying by!) hello, super heroes and new bike helmets. hello, rain drops forecasted, but sun peeking through. hello, fresh fish for dinner (caught by my … [Read more...]
growing up, i lived on a 40 acre farm with lots of barns, hay mounds, and fields to explore. there were many times that my sisters and i were running around for hours with little to no supervision (that we knew of) and had plenty of time to make new inventions (ahem, hay mound swing made from 100 year old pulleys), climb trees, and … [Read more...]
........baby! and healthy and happy in there at 21 weeks! we took the kids to the ultrasound and they were so darling, especially Brother, who stayed by my side, holding my hand, and whispering, "you ok, mama?" for most of the time. when we got the news...... Sister was ecstatic and her exact words were, "I told you!" … [Read more...]
we enjoyed a fun-filled weekend with my little sister and her husband. they drove the 10 hours from IN and spent a few days with us. while here, we took them into the city (Washington, DC) and had such a great time. the weather was a perfect 68 degrees and sunny! it was such a sweet time with them and i love to see how happy they … [Read more...]
oh, such a fun day picking beautiful tulips! jon's aunt was visiting from california, and we had a blast amongst the blooming beauties. we took TONS of tulips home with us and shared them with my inlaws and neighbors. the two huge bouquets in my house are making me so so happy!for local friends, this awesome tulip farm is in the middle … [Read more...]
the other day i mentioned, we might be breaking out the bathing suits in this gorgeous summer weather..... whelp, indeed we made it happen. Brother was mostly cold and stayed away from the spraying water. but, Sister was mostly doing this: this has definitely been the best week so far of living in our new home. … [Read more...]
we have gone promptly from winter to summer---it's supposed to be in the 90's here today, but you won't hear one complaint from me. we are loving every minute of it! we may even break out the swimsuits and run through the sprinklers :). in other good news: my nauseousness is also gone with the winter temps! … [Read more...]
friends. you know the kind. the kind that you grew up with. the kind that you made mistakes with. the kind that loved you anyway even though you had ugly hair and a laundry list of insecurities. the kind that no matter how long it's been since you've seen them or talked to them, you start right where you left off. the … [Read more...]
some recent things going on in our lives: 1. Brother is climbing out of his crib and i guess that means we'll have to take off the side and let him wander his room until all hours of the night. can't wait for that. 2. despite my nauseousness, i'm painting and decorating the house like a fiend. see that photo up … [Read more...]
man, was i gung ho about blogging at the beginning of 2013. i had what i thought was a great year's plan full of blogging and personal goals. i was ready to take my sponsorships up a notch with more in-depth mentorships and even started my antique/refurbish furniture business venture. i was expectant and excited about the year … [Read more...]
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