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Oh, while you're there
While you’re at “Our Playhouse” checking out my basement renovation. Would you give me some ideas for the artwork in Scotland’s room!
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Wanna see my latest home project?
Check it out over at Our Playhouse. P.S. After years of putting up with a cook top that was never completely clean. I finally did something about it. This $1.88 container is a complete dream. Spray it on, leave it for a while (Maybe even go outside because there are some serious fumes) and then…
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As if I need another project. . .
My visiting teachers came over today. One of them recently illustrated a book. We were talking about that process when I brought up that I draw comics. Then of course they wanted to see them. So I pulled out the laptop and showed them a few. They were both so complimentary and supportive and encouraged…
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A day with a friend
Yesterday, I spent the cool of the morning working in the yard, and then headed off to Oberlin to spend the rest of the day with a dear friend. We talked the day away, sharing mothering stories, home decorating opinions, and political frustrations. As I drove home I felt blessed. Blessed to have such a…
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Scotland's first food
Today is Scotland’s five month birthday. We celebrated yesterday by trying solids- some homemade brown rice cereal. Tom photographed the event (beautifully, I might add.) I wouldn’t say Scotland particularly liked the actual food. He loved the spoon! Actually the faces he made at the end, and again today when I fed him were hysterical.…
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Pam and Adi!
Last weekend Pam and Adi came out to visit. It was Scotland’s first time meeting Adi- and he absolutely adored her! We had a wonderful time together, visiting Amish country and eating lots of cheese, playing Dominion, cooking and eating, shopping, and watching Part 1 and Part II of Harry Potter. I’m fortunate to have…
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< Sigh >
At 9:00am it’s already 83 degrees in my house- and there is a heat advisory today. I was up three times for a spell of stomach sickness last night. Another two with Scotland- the second of which I decided to bring him into bed with us since his room was so hot. Which meant I…
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4th wedding anniversary
Yup! We’re up to four. Though it feels way longer than that- in a good way. Wait, I used to have a life without Tom? What kind of life would that be?! I love my husband. I can’t imagine a better one. I’m pretty sure I’m the luckiest girl on the planet. (And yes I…
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Petersen Family Reunion 2011 (It's a long one!)
In my opinion this year’s Phil Petersen Family Reunion was a huge success. I believe lasting memories were made by all. Here are some of my favorites.Capriel was a memory in and of herself. This little firecracker could keep you entertained all day, just by watching her. Whether she’s hanging upside down on the zip…
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Cousin Fun
After two weeks visiting family in Utah: We’re back! We had a wonderful time. Scotland was a champ. After a few days of “What on earth is going on here!” he adapted to the chaos and soon embraced it. (Needless to say, he has slept TONS since we got back. Recovery attempt?) Scotland has four…