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>Today we drove by our house after work, like we do on most days, and our new neighbor happened to be coming home at the the same time. We had already met her husband because he is actually one of … Continue reading →

>A family member recently said to me, “You guys sure come up with some interesting names!” I responded with a smile. Though the word interesting could be taken as an insult, it didn’t bother me. It’s true, I guess. Naming … Continue reading →

>When I started working part time after Thea was born I knew it would be a temporary arrangement. This fall, on my own accord, I set the date. October 4th. It would work out perfectly…Leila could have a year of … Continue reading →

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>Yesterday was the first day of school in Iowa City, and lots of other places where I have Facebook friends. I love seeing the first day of school pictures with tiny little kids, full of excitement and wearing their new … Continue reading →

>Have you ever seen anything this cute? I doubt it.

>One of these days Thea is going to be a master of following directions, and I will have Leila to thank for ordering her around. So far, Thea doesn’t resist too much, except for the fact that she is a … Continue reading →

>I have this habit. A couple of times a year I find myself feeling totally disgusted with myself. Then I decide to make some changes. The list usually consists of: regular exercise, eating more vegetables, getting up earlier in the … Continue reading →

>Last summer on our annual vacation to Warsaw, MO I spent the week lounging around the sweet cabin that we rented and taking care of my baby Thea. This year was lots of action. Aside from the day that we … Continue reading →

> The other day I was driving home from Lowden by myself listening to a Taylor Swift CD that my little sister Dani had given to me. I heard a few songs all in a row that had a common … Continue reading →