Monthly Archives: February 2008
Photo Friday(s)
Today and last Friday, I had the opportunity to take pictures of adorable newborns. They are sharing my favorite photos of the week spot. :) (It usually goes Fri-Thurs, but I make the rules, I can bend them!)
Filed under photo love
February Books
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis Re-reading these this year is going to be very pleasurable. 10/10 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott The first half is stronger than the second, but for a 19th … Continue reading
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Busy
I just thought through all the things I must do tomorrow, and I am exhausted. And that doesn’t include the things ought to do. For example, several good local consignment sales are held tomorrow, and even though Kate needs spring … Continue reading
Filed under general
-ing
Blogging for the girls Eating Girl Scout cookies Grading way too many papers Listening to Mark Driscoll Smocking Easter dresses Tackling a very long to do list Taking pictures, and loving it
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Public Service Announcement
I am somewhat of a car seat safety nazi (see here) and the brand of convertible car seat we use is Britax because they pioneer the very safest features that eventually become industry standards. This comes at a cost: they … Continue reading
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Suburbia: Future Slums?
This article in the Atlantic is alarming, and likely very prophetic.
Filed under in the news
In Praise of the Small Town
I am really looking forward to moving to the city, but there are aspects of our small town life I will miss. Lexi got a stomach bug* Sunday night that necessitated washing her car seat cover last night. Forgetting this … Continue reading
Filed under home sweet home
Accountability
I desperately need to update the girls’ blogs. In the midst of parenting, planning for the future, teaching, grading, photographing, cooking, laundry and cleaning, I’ve got a lot of stories to tell I don’t want to forget.
Filed under family life
Maybe I Have a Dealer Personality
In college, it was books and music. I was always trying to sell someone on some great artist or novel they’d love. I thought I’d outgrown it, but I see it creeping back in. Several people have told me recently … Continue reading
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