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Just one for now from the weekend. Might be my all-time favorite of the three of them. ...
I havent posted about Max is quite some time it appears. I've been trying to balance the documentation evenly amongst the two boys, but sometimes one is easier than the other. Theo does get more attention because of my fear of not capturing something that I captured of Max (because I had the time as he was the only one!). Obviously Max is...
Its a very rare occasion these days that I get out by myself for fun. Usually when the kids are with Grandma or cousin Sara, its so that I can run my errands in a timely fashion, not to have fun. This past Saturday night was a total last minute deal for me (that means there was a week's notice in planning). I...
Since becoming a parent my thoughts on money and how to spend it have changed. Since becoming a parent to two kids, it changed drastically. Gone are the days of not blinking at spending $100 for a pair of shoes. The biggest area of adjustment in my budget was my food bill. Certainly gone are the days of eating out. I've been doing...
Dear Theo,Here you are five months old now. I cant believe how fast you are growing. It almost makes me sad to know that I'll never get these days back and therefore I want them to last forever. Then on the flip side, I am SO excited to see you grow and meet your milestones and express more of who you are. Just...
Just some random photos I took last weekend of Theo. I was prompted by second child syndrome - felt the need to snap every move, smile, moment to catch up to what I captured of Max. ...
How do you celebrate Election Day? Why with nothing more all-american than Apple Pie. Though this is more of an Apple Slice, which is more of a pastry rather than pie. Congrats President Obama, looking forward to the next four years, you know the years that count - where you'll have to finish the things you started. Though I have faith you'll do...
This year Halloween had a different meaning - because Max was catching on to the concept of 'put on a costume and you get candy'. Ironically Theo was sick on Halloween. I had him in the emergency room in the morning for a high fever. Why is this ironic? Because Max was sick on his first Halloween. I used a hand-me-down costume for...
After the baptism, we boarded a plane and headed to see my sister in Colorado. Going there, or anywhere she lives really (she seems to live in the most scenic places!!), makes Illinois seem so BORING! I mean really, just look at these, and I think you'll agree. Beautiful. Not only is it scenic and I can just stare at the views all...
A couple of weeks ago now - I've become so bad at keeping things current in this place - I had Theo baptized. We are a catholic family, and there are many people in the world that disagree with this faith, but its the faith I was raised with, and its the one that has provided me strength and support in all aspects...