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I thought whole chickens were difficult to cook. I thought whole chickens were disgusting. I thought whole chickens would demand too much time. And then I tried it. And I found out whole chickens are easy just regular meat (aside from a few stray feathers, shiver) and so quick to prepare (let your crockpot...

29 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 /

Team Baby Steps tried their hands feet at a 5k last weekend. This young, hip, super stylish group of moms (there, we all feel better about ourselves, right?) had.a.BLAST. What a FUN race! No times, no first place, no age-brackets. Just pure color fun. So if you know me,...

09 October, 2013 /

                          Repetition by Sarah Steele First buds of spring, small specks of green Refresh the eyes and nose and soul And never does the tree complain Of starting again or losing control Bright greens ignite, the eyes delight While Vitamin D soaks through the veins And never does the tree feel spite For having to...

03 October, 2013 /

Father/Daughter Retreat 2013, a set on Flickr.For the first time in the history of Father/Daughter Retreats, all of Hutchens girls--married and unmarried, living at home and living apart, residing in Michigan and residing in other states--joined all together at Camp Barakel this past weekend. You'll notice...

17 September, 2013 /

In celebration of Jaeda's first birthday, James and I got away this weekend. Ha. The poor second child. The first night alone at home proved that life with kids truly is different. As much as I try and try and try to do all the things we did before...

28 July, 2013 /

Sometimes all you want is a visible counter and the folded laundry put away. Sometimes all you need is a little quiet for your soul and someone to tell you you're doing a good job. But sometimes all you get is a downpour on your bike ride and a rice-sorting game that ends...

30 June, 2013 /

Went to the girls' soccer game while we were in Michigan. Love this pic of Big Sister Abby defending the ball for Little Sister Ruthie. Check out that stride! Get it out, Hoopie! Is that a goalie or is that a ninja?? We also celebrated Mother's Day. I know moms...

13 May, 2013 /

I grew up between country air and towering trees Vibrant flowers and rolling landscapes But observing beauty in nature is not something teens do well And so going back as an adult slams my senses. Here's a little vision feast of a slice of my folks' property. ...

13 May, 2013 /
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