Year: 2010

  • Costumes

    I love costumes and dressing up. In fact, I have a dream that someday our whole family will get matchy matchy costumes together, like the Templetons. (I’ll put up a link in hopes they will post pictures of their entire family as the cast of Scooby Do! So cute.) Even my kids matching would be […]

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  • Milestone!

    Carson was inspired by watching a video of his buddy Nate riding a bike with no training wheels. So today when Sydney and I woke up from our afternoon nap, Carson had a huge smile on his face and said he had something to show me. The boys had been working on a surprise…

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  • Splashy flashback.

    This summer my friend Jess graciously watched my kids for me for a few hours. It was late afternoon/evening on a warm day and my 2 played with her 2 out in the sprinklers. Jess took some amazing pictures and was kind enough to send me all the originals. I love all of these pics […]

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  • On the off chance…

    When Trent was gone this weekend I tackled the disaster that was the left side of our garage. It is full of summer fun, like strollers, bike trailers, bikes, tents, camping chairs, etc. We also have hung onto a few items that were donated to our garage sale, b/c I feel like they are good […]

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  • Where’s my blog mojo?

    Seriously. We’ve been ridiculously busy, and I’m juggling lots of fun but time consuming activities right now. That might have something to do with it. I don’t know why I have not felt like blogging. I’ve had plenty of blog ideas pop into my head. Maybe I’ll get around to posting a blog about my […]

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  • I was due for a good idea.

    I think I’ve been pretty clear on this blog that I love being a mom to the Monkey and the Bird. I think I’ve also been pretty clear that this job is hard and sometimes I’m on my game, and sometimes I’m so very far OFF my game. Sometimes I fail miserably. But every once […]

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  • A Quick Carsonism

    Carson: Mom, there’s this boy in my class [at church] and every time he says to me “Wanna be my friend?” Isn’t that funny?! Me: Well, he must just really want to be your friend! I hope you are kind to him. What do you say to him? Carson: I say [exasperated with both palms […]

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  • “My mommy says I’m good at that.”

    When I heard Carson say this from the other room, I had a flash-forward to American Idol 2024, when a handsome blond kid comes in the room and sings confidently and oh-so-off-key. He’ll proudly look at the judges and then drop his jaw in shock and horror when they tell him he’s no good. “WELL! […]

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  • One Less

    One Less by Matthew West (The Story Behind The Song) from emicmg on Vimeo. I loved this clip and I love Matthew West’s song called One Less. I had heard of the song but only heard THE song recently, and knowing the story behind it makes it even more powerful. I always appreciate when adoption […]

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