Wednesday Playdate
Every Wednesday at 3 o’clock, Uncle Joe and Uncle John pull up in their big brown Impala to visit with…
Family
My favorite place in all the world is with my husband and three boys in our cozy little home outside Chicago. Here you’ll find some of our personal family stories, posts on motherhood, holidays, and what we’ve learned on our homeschool journey so far.
“Batman and Robin” Part 2
The Robin costume is done! I don’t know who is more excited – me, Noah or Elijah! 🙂 [If you…
Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Memories
I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween. I don’t like to be scared, or grossed out, or assaulted with…
“Batman and Robin” Part 1
I have successfully completed half of Elijah’s request for Halloween . . . his Batman costume. Call me crazy, but…
First Formula
I gave Noah his first two ounce bottle of formula last night. I’m not exactly sure what happened. I went…
Fall Baby Dedication
On Saturday, Mike and I were honored to officiate Jenelle’s baby dedication for our friends Bryan and Andrea. It was…
Getting your Child Ready for a Photo Shoot
Mindy came over on Saturday for Noah’s six month photo shoot and we had tons of fun in coordinating Bears…
Favorite Children’s Books by Doreen Cronin
On our most recent visit to the library, I came across my new favorite children’s books written by Doreen Cronin…
all manner of updates
I’ve been on a bit of a writing binge and as a result I’ve left a couple posts open-ended. This…
A Matter of Productivity
My in-laws are in town for a few days so I have decided to borrow their help with the kiddos…