Kyle and I have officially completed the first phase of P90X classic. Of the first 28 days, we only missed one day and that was this past week. Instead of doing the X Stretch, we took off that day. I have been so proud of us! And I can already seriously tell a difference. For the first three weeks, our schedule looked like...Read More

How cute am I?D'ja know I rolled over today???Yeah, I know. It's pretty important stuff. From my back to my tummy.Well, ok, I rolled from my tummy to back on Monday night, but just the once. It was kind of an accident. Sort of. I had just heard Mommy tell Uncle Josh and Aunt Lauren that I should be rolling over any day...Read More

At one point, Kyle and I contemplated just spending the whole day here at the house - just the four of us. I had grand plans to make a recipe given to me by Lynn - Crispy Skin, High-Roast Chicken with Potatoes. On a whim, I had purchased an organic, whole chicken. This, from a girl who doesn't eat much meat. I surprise...Read More

One of the distinct disadvantages of being surrounded by large, leaf-laden trees. Also, one of the advantages as well. I always think leaves look beautiful on the ground. ...Read More

I found this dollhouse by the side of the road, in someone's trash. I couldn't believe it! Maybe their kids had grown up and they had no use for it anymore, but I looked at it and thought, POTENTIAL!!!! Anyway, I painted it and we're working on getting furniture for it.Recently, it has become Brooklyn's favorite toy. She LOVES to play dollhouse. She...Read More

The hands-down favorite of Brooklyn, Uncle Josh has not been able to spend the same amount of time with August as he did with Brooklyn when she was a baby. So periodically Josh pops by the house to get in some quality time with his nephew. August is no fool, however. He vastly prefers Josh's gorgeous wife, Lauren, to Josh himself. Josh has...Read More

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Having a little girl is so incredibly fun. From the moment I found out I was pregnant with Brooklyn and began to secretly hope for a daughter, I looked forward to the clothes! And it has been every bit as fun as I'd hoped. Like having your own personal doll. Although there are moments when the outfits get a little bizarre. Here is...Read More

I am a few days late in announcing the 32nd birthday of my beloved Kyle. Or, as we came up with this morning lying in bed with our kiddos: K Sizzle Fizzle. I am A Mizzle Dizzle Fizzle. Brooklyn is B Rizzle Fizzle. August is A Bizzle Fizzle. All of these names were enough to have us giggling like crazy this morning. Particularly...Read More

On top of the maladies of pink eye and common cold which have been plaguing our clan the past few weeks, last night as I was easing my weary body into a scalding bath, I noticed some odd bumps dotting my calves. No, not my baby cows. My LEGS!Upon closer examination, I identified the bumps as a rash. Well, hop on board! Let...Read More

I have a theory that the intimacy or closeness of a relationship is directly proportional to the level of your familiarity with an individual's refrigerator.This is one of the many random thoughts that popped into my head the other night as I lay with my head on my pillow, waiting for my thoughts to quiet down enough so I could fall asleep. This...Read More

When it comes to the eye area. And this time, KYLE has it! Seriously, it's officially an epidemic. At least around this household. So can that be classified as an epidemic? Poor guy woke up Wednesday morning sporting a puffy, goozy, pinkish eye. Just when we'd started getting smug about getting rid of the stuff. Since it appears to be a persistent little...Read More

Do NOT check out La Tartine Gourmande on my sidebar. Liz just sent me a link to this blog which I can guarantee you I will be frequenting. The first picture I saw, I immediately began salivating. And I'd already eaten lunch! Found the recipe provided by the blogger, copied it and will definitely be preparing. I love the blog world. I love...Read More

Here's what I see - to my left and right.And Lynn, we found the perfect spot for the shelf you gave us! ...Read More

Brooklyn takes this very literally. She wants as much Daddy time as possible. And August, too, it appears. ...Read More

Last night, there was just no other choice for dinner. It had to be a soup. Something hot and hearty. So, I pulled out a familiar recipe - Pasta with Chickpeas. Sounds odd, but the chickpeas really are pretty good! Brooklyn thought they were tiny potatoes and kept asking for bites of potato. And I thought it was hilarious how the bread worked...Read More

Just lounging around. Bailey tries to convince me to let her up on our couch. When I'm not around, she just jumps up without asking. ...Read More

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I rarely recommend movies to people. I realized long ago that while I might like something, it might be horrible to someone else. And so I may state my own love of a movie, but rarely tag on a recommendation of any kind.As some of you may know, I'm currently in the process of leading an apologetics Bible study. Literally a study that...Read More

I awoke this morning to the familiar feeling of blurriness in my eye. The kind that doesn't go away with a good fist rub. And I knew. The pink eye was back. This time, in my other eye. And this time, it's a doozy. It actually hurts. I am suddenly aware I have an eyeball because I actually feel it sitting in my...Read More

I pulled out my galoshes the other day in honor of the rainy day, and Brooklyn decided to step into them. They were literally thigh-highs on her. And hilarious! ...Read More

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As I mentioned in my post the other day, I made an apple spiced bundt cake. It is yet another recipe from the world's greatest cookbook, Once Upon a Tart. I can't begin to describe the deliciousness that is just waiting to be experienced within its pages. Every time I make something out of it, Kyle takes a bite, sighs and groans in...Read More

There are certain movies that are "comfort movies" to me. Spanglish, Love Actually, Sense & Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Gosford Park, to name a few. Today, Gosford Park. I awoke to the sound of rain pattering outside my window, making it nearly impossible to wake up and get ready for Bible study. While most people refer to rainy days as "bad weather",...Read More

At 5:22 this evening, the moon was high and full. Already eager to get started lightening up the night sky. I looked up from my seat on the couch and was startled to see it glaring at me. ...Read More

If you ever want to check out a FABULOUS blog of a dear friend, head to Mabel's House. And if you're just in the mood to explore the best of the blogging world, check out the hundreds of blogs she has links to. I find the most amazing blogs that way. Perfect strangers who you just KNOW you'd be friends with if you...Read More

August, meet Horse!Neigh...orph...You're silly, BrooklynHey, Look it's Daddy!This is MY baby brother.But so far, no rivalry. Just lots of love. And the occasional matching (sort of) pj's. I just got August these precious little sheep pjs (100% organic cotton) from Hanna Anderson. The same day, we get two wonderful bags of clothing for Brooklyn from a friend from work. One of these bags...Read More