The chair was purchased for $45 at an estate sale over a year ago. We fell in love with the lines of it and didn't mind the upholstery, until the bottom fell out. Literally. So, I began a search for new fabric. And we settled this afternoon, on the following. Here's the front:And combined with the pattern that will be the back: ...Read More

My sister-in-law Melissa shared some muffins with me the other day which were so yummy that I immediately had her write down the recipe. I tried them this morning, to great success! I invite you to try this yourself: Melissa's Low-Fat Banana MuffinsMix together: 4 ripe bananas - mashed up2 eggs, beatenIn a separate bowl, mix together:2 cups flour3/4 cup sugar1 tsp. baking...Read More

Daddy went to a funeral this morning, and upon his return, Brooklyn smothered him with hugs and kisses. ...Read More

Just a new duvet...something more colorful and funky for summer! ...Read More

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I have continued to put together Brooklyn's room, one piece at a time. And with a few exceptions, we're there. We have yet to paint the yellow mirror, the green chair and the wooden rocking chair, but other than that, we've made significant progress in the last week! I am so thrilled! I finally picked some bedding from Serena & Lily, bought some...Read More

Ok, so I'm practically 37 weeks...here is the belly status. Definitely getting larger. It's really funny to see tiny body parts stretch my skin out into odd patterns. It looks like a creature trying to crack out of an egg. I had my first pelvic exam of the pregnancy, and was dilated to about a finger with really no effacement. Just some softening...Read More

Ladies and Gentleman, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Mr. Bundles. No, it is not the roly poly laundry man from the movie "Annie" whom Ms. Hannigan attempts to woo and seduce amongst the piles of dirty laundry - although that IS the namesake. It is, rather, Brooklyn's latest doll purchased from the Shaker Village gift shop in...Read More

I believe it has something to do with the impending arrival of a new sibling, although I couldn't say for certain. But Brooklyn's obsession with her pacifiers has reached an all-time high. She used to use them just for naps and bedtime, but lately, has insisted on their being available 24/7. I know there are some who are adamantly opposed to their use...Read More

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On our list of must see places was Churchill Downs - home of the Kentucky Derby. I had no idea the place was so monstrous, and for some reason, didn't expect there to be live racing. Duh. We had intended to go to the Kentucky Derby Museum, but found ourselves sidetracked by the live racing! However, after paying to park, we realized we...Read More

Brooklyn always admires Kyle's hats, so we bought one of her own. She digs it. ...Read More

Does every zoo have a little bamboo forest? Seems like it. And not necessarily anywhere near the panda bears which is where I always feel they should be found. ...Read More

Of all days, Brooklyn picked this one to get sick. It could have been the Chinese take out we'd had the night before. Hard to say. Kyle and I were unaffected somehow, if it was. In any case, she spent the morning and day puking intermittently. And I hate it when she gets sick because I feel powerless and my mind automatically jumps...Read More

After four days in Lexington, we decided it was time to move on. We deliberated about going to Cincinnati and visiting the aquarium, but just couldn't justify paying 20 bucks per adult and an additional $12 for Brooklyn! Maybe later. We had already planned to go to the Louisville Zoo, so that's where we went. Stopping along the way at the Jim Beam...Read More

The day was incredibly hot. The sun beat down on us relentlessly, and the three of us quickly slurped up Brooklyn's leftover glass of lemonade, down to the last melting piece of ice. And after pushing Brooklyn's stroller up and down stairs, over the carcasses of thousands of cicadas, in and out of the various Shaker houses, we found ourselves facing a large...Read More