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TV Tuesday: Stop ruining my Olympics!

I am an Olympics junkie. I watch the opening ceremonies, follow all the personal stories, and might just throw my own parade down the street for our hometown medalist, Abby Johnston.... No matter what the sport (I watched whitewater kayaking yesterday!), I am glued to the TV to see who wins, even if it is not the Americans.  There were a few particular stories I was excited to watch. As in, grab a blanket, get some cherry cordial ice cream (you know, just like the athletes do I'm s… Read more

Mama Monday: 12-15 month essentials

Lots of things have changed since Larkyn turned one, and I have found a small group of things to be lifesavers in the past few months. Hope they are helpful to you, and please share if you have more to add. Hats with velcro straps Last summer, I could put anything on her head and she would leave it alone. This year, she wants nothing to do with headbands or hats. But once I strap one of these on, she forgets about it and her little blonde head is safe from the sun. Take & Toss bowls… Read more

Birthday Thursday: 15 months

The last month has been full of changes for my little 15 month old! She says "more" in the cutest little voice to get more food (which she always wants) She tries to put on her shoes and will say "go" when I tell her we are going somewhere. You better mean it when you say "go", because she is ready to hit the road! She can climb on the couch now, which is fun for her but terrible for us if we need to leave the room.  She dances in circles, kind of like a Na… Read more

Vacation Part 2: Bald Head Island

First of all, I know you are asking "Alright, what's with the name?" I will tell you. The Island itself played important roles in both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. And before that, it was the home to Edward Teach, a.k.a the famous pirate Blackbeard. Apparently it was a huge hangout for pirates. Anyway, here is the explanation that the BHI Village site gives: "Early river pilots were responsible for giving the Village its unique and descriptive name. Eage… Read more

Vacation Part 1: Family Reunion time!

We are back! After 10 days out of town, I am a little disoriented and not even sure where to begin. You will see a lot of photos, that's for sure. Our trip started with a way-too-long wait at the airport since Port Columbus takes 12 minutes to cross town, 3 minutes to get through the security checkpoint and 2 minutes to arrive at your gate (remember this when I contrast our trip back...) I was worried about the flight but was armed with the secret weapons: Sticker book of farm anim… Read more

Thursday 13: Vacation must-dos

I've been going on this same vacation since I was a baby, so I am told. Never gets old. How can this get old? So yes, I am looking forward to it, and all the things that go with a family vacation to Bald Head Island. 1. Getting there--thank God Larkyn and I are flying. I know it'll probably be a challenge to keep her in the seat, but it'll be over in an hour and a half. We hope. Luckily, I have some tips from Desiree and hope those work for me too. 2. No car for 10 days! N… Read more

Mama Monday: Stay little

It is about the halfway point of summer, when I get a little weepy about going back and leaving my girl to have fun with someone else. I didn't really feel it until I took this picture at the playground tonight and looked at it. Ugh..throat...tightening...  I've been helping her go on the slide lately. Like, I lift her up to sit on it, then hold her and say "Weee!" as she slides and I hold her. Well, apparently she was over that little charade, because as I watched i… Read more

Things I thought I'd never say or hear

A shout from the bathroom: "She's whisking the toilet." "With the kitchen whisk?!" "Oh, now she's brushing her hair with it..." To the door-to-door canvasser who unfortunately happened upon our house at dinner: "No, don't try to pick her up! She will bite your hand off! And that's not poop on her back, it's brisket, I promise." A text: "I'm boiling toothbrushes."  "What?! Why?" "Because Larkyn dipp… Read more

Thursday 13: Dinner ideas

Did you laugh when you read the title? I am the first one to volunteer to go all out on desserts for any occasion and we love carry-out dinners around here (Thank you city BBQ and El Vaquero). But, there are some things I have made over and over that I thought I'd share. It would be the world's longest post if I included the entire recipe for each, so I'll just give an overview and you can ask questions if needed. Maybe this will help you refresh your dinner menu. What is … Read more

Wednesday in Pictures: Happy 4th!

We had FOUR outfits this year, so we started wearing them on Sunday! As you can see, Larkyn is enamored by sticks and enjoyed herself at the UA parade. Luckily, it is right down the street because it was about 100 degrees at 9 AM. She was all smiles until the trucks started honking and sirens started, then we had to pack it up and go home. Hope you did something fun with your families (we did, just didn't manage to get pictures either time...grr!) Read more