Family Tag

When we found out we were expecting, my mind went immediately to how we were going to share the news with our families. Of course, telling them in person is the preferred way, but living long distances from families could force us to wait several...

22 July, 2014 /

These two little rascals are some of the sweetest siblings we know. They're also some of the dirtiest. And they're preparing themselves to love and dirty another little rascal this February. P.S. Just as a confession, I always nod along when the doctors say, "Oh, yes, there's the _________."...

09 July, 2014 /

Many hands make light work, they say. That's why you should have ten kids, my parents say. Even when they can't all make it (missed you, Mary!), we treated that party like a BOSS. Here's a little breakdown of the big celebration. PREP WORK/DECORATIONS Ruth and Abby's job was lots and...

12 June, 2014 /

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 /

The new kittens were old enough for playing when we went to Michigan a few weekends. (We went for Jon's graduation, but that's being saved for the next post:)) These kittens were super friendly with Corban and Jaeda's rough play. Corban was so patient waiting...

09 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 /

We celebrated Easter with my family this year. green open spaces cows uncle matts to take jaeda over and over to see said cows My mom took us out for fun Saturday morning. soccer gals lunch out shopping with grammie generous lady that she is new shoes for all and sunglasses and cars umbrella James stayed in Indiana to...

06 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 /

James celebrated his golden birthday a couple Sundays ago. 30 on the 30th. I told him this is the coolest one he'll ever have. It's all downhill from here. There are so many components to this surprise, I'll try pare it down. (Yeah, right.) Sunday, we ate the traditional bunny cake. Unfortunately,...

15 April, 2014 /
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