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Crock Pot Applesauce
Last week Louisa's first grade class celebrated Jonny Appleseed's birthday. As part of the celebration the class made crock pot applesauce. Louisa loved it so much and asked me for days afterward if...
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Impressions
I never thought I'd say it, but right now I think that two is easier than one.If something left an impression on you this week, feel free to share it here.
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Funny Girls
These little people in my life are really keeping me entertained lately. I once heard someone say that their favorite age in kids is between 2 and 4. I thought--are you crazy! They are so exhausting...
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Outdoor Movie Night
It was a big crowd at our annual outdoor movie night this year. I think I was a bit worried about no one coming so I called a few more people. Or maybe I'm just trying to fill the void of one dear...
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Apple Crisp Filling Time
This is our second year of all you can take home free apples. It's really such a treat and has led to some food preserving that I hadn't previously explored. I'm now loving apple season and the...
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Toddler Bunkbeds
For our anniversary I gave Nate a new tool belt. I don't think I've ever seen him so excited about a gift. I guess he really needed it. As soon as he had it just right with all his pouches and...
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Impressions
There are just some thing that dads do better. If something left an impression on you this week, feel free to share it here.
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Nursery Versery Swing Dress
When I saw this "Itsy Bitsy Spider" fabric while surfing pinterest for girls dress patterns I totally fell in love. I started searching for this beautiful whimsical Heather Ross fabric to find that...
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Salsa
One of the most rewarding things I've learned to bottle is salsa. Compared to some of my other canning endeavors, it takes the most time, and costs the most money since I've never been able to get...
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Impressions
I think he's aware of how much they look up to him. But I don't think he realizes how much he loves his sisters.If something left an impression on you this week, feel free to share it here.
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Black Island Farms
It was another fantastic year at Black Island Farms. My little candy corns are the perfect age to appreciate the activities this agri-tourism farm has to offer--although I don't know an age that isn't...
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Recent Finds
I can't even remember the last time I went to a yard sale. But that hasn't prevented me from acquiring some very cool little (and not so little) things. With some of these last finds, I'm met with a...
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Byrdie's soccer
There are so many great qualities that Byrdie has and so many words I would use to describe her other than athletic. She sees herself as a soccer player though. I like that.
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Impressions
We came home early and interrupted his "Me time," but he didn't hesitate to make it some quality "Us time."If something left an impression on you this week, feel free to share it here.
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Fall at Beus Pond
The kids had an unexpected day off of school last Friday. Well, unexpected to me because I failed to look at the school calender. It was no biggie--we didn't have any plans. The problem was, we...
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Verl the Satyr Costume
When Oliver told me he wanted to be a Satyr for Halloween I was a bit worried--just as when he begged at seven years old to be Golem. I'm certain that even mythical creatures are required to be fully...
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Yarn Along
Okay, so I know this isn't really knitting--but weaving--kind of? Maybe? I don't profess to be a Charlotte, but I was pretty happy with how my extra large web made from clothes line turned out. I...
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Skeletina
Our favorite Halloween idea resource is the catalog Wishcraft. It's full of so many fun and unique ideas and most of the costumes allow for a DIY version. Many of our costumes in the past have been...
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Impressions
We don't have any candy yet, but the house sure looks scary (toys and books, dirty dishes and cheerios everywhere!) Happy Halloween!If something left an impression on you this week, feel free to share...
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October 31st
There are a lot of naysayers out there when it comes to Halloween. Too much trouble, too scary, too dangerous, too much candy, too commercial. But from where I sit I see so many positives in this...
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