Celebration Tag

My baby brother graduated at the end of May. I changed his diapers. I also cut his ear (once!) during a monthly haircut. In my defense, he's wiggly. But we attended his graduation and cheered for him every single time he was on stage. You'll see how many that...

11 June, 2014 /

    Anna and Jeffrey, my out-of-state sister and bro-in-law, are the ones who finally got us on the Pumpkinvine Trail. (James and Anne said it's about time!) They celebrated their 4th year of marriage on an air mattress in our stuffy loft, but my, did we...

02 June, 2014 /

My birthday started just like any other day. One child ate chalk. Another dumped an entire, full container of cinnamon on herself and in every crack in our wood floors. And the baby was weary of having so many faces look at her first thing in the morning. I threw a party,...

15 May, 2014 /

My little sister Mary just married the love of her life last Thursday. In Vegas. I can't think of anything more Ryan and Mary than that! Since Jon and Hoopie were staying with us for spring break and Ben lives with us, we had a regular celebration in their...

16 April, 2014 /

We rang in the new year with our neighbors. Actually, we saw hours past the new year, once The Paper Game started. A decision that's always fun in the moment but always regretted the next morning. (If you've never experienced the phenomenon that is TPG, come over. Tonight!) And the board...

08 January, 2014 /

I'm a bit of a blabbermouth when it comes to anniversaries. You never can tell how generous people will be toward those celebrating, and I'm always willing to chance it. "Yeah, we're just checking in here for a weekend without the kids. Celebrating seven years of...

06 January, 2014 /

Once at home, starting with the Christmas story. Bought this nativity from an Etsy seller ($20, painted and stained?!). Love it specifically because it's a bit abstract which allows for plenty of imagination and the kids can't break it! Win-win:) We gave the kids three gifts each...

03 January, 2014 /

Nourishment beyond our needs. Family who loves your kids as much as you do. Arranging...

16 December, 2013 /

Corban turned three a week ago today. It was the most perfect day in the celebrating department. Morning birthday hugs and a new 25-piece puzzle (which he [tried to] put together at least a dozen times just that day!). Out to lunch with Daddy at Culvers, frozen...

02 December, 2013 /
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