Category Archives: Kids

Beach Bums

A couple of weeks ago a friend lamented that she really wanted to go to the beach, but her husband wouldn’t let her go alone because she is nearing the end of her pregnancy. I offered to go with her. … Continue reading

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Proud Caleb

Caleb has been getting closer and closer to crawling, but hasn’t quite gotten it yet. I remain thankful that he is not too mobile yet. Today he hit a different milestone, though. I set him down on his tummy to … Continue reading

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Improvising

We have an inflatable kiddie pool for our backyard. The first time I wanted to use it I could not get our air pump to work. I had to blow it up using my own breath power. Let’s just say … Continue reading

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Caleb – 8 Months Old

Caleb is 8 months old today. I know I sound like a broken record…but I just can’t believe it. He is growing so fast and passing milestones each week without much pomp and circumstance…he is a third born after all. … Continue reading

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Hagg Lake 2016

Each year we try to get in at least one trip to Hagg lake with my parents and their boat. It is a lot of fun to get out on the lake and even go tubing! Elias remembered from last … Continue reading

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School Supply Shopping

We did it! Our first time school supply shopping! Elias will be starting kindergarten in September, and I heard there were some good sales going on at Target. I think I was a little more excited than he was, but … Continue reading

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More Family Birthday Fun

One of the best parts of having family in town is being able to celebrate together. We had a big combined birthday bash for Nathan, me, and my aunt. We decided to go to a Hops game together and then … Continue reading

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Zoo Camp

Last summer I decided to put Elias in penguin camp at the zoo. My brothers and I did zoo camp growing up, and I just thought it sounded like fun. He ended up really loving it. He’s been talking all … Continue reading

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Nathan’s Birthday

I got a bit behind on writing for the blog. We had Nathan’s birthday last weekend and we had a blast. The boys baked a cake for Nathan. Elias decided on the flavor: white layer cake with chocolate fudge in … Continue reading

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One Strong Mama!

There are some things you just don’t correct your kids on. For example, when your boys believe you are stronger than their daddy you just let them believe it. I’m getting some credit around here for once! Nathan may beg … Continue reading

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