Plates & cups

Plates & cups

Yesterday we went treasure hunting.  The objects desired?  Plates & cups.  I know that I was supposed to focus on my office, but this was an emergency.  All previous sauna nights we were forced to beg brother Ben to borrow his dinnerware.  Luckily he lives right across the sidewalk in the guest house with his […]

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The naming

Thank you to everyone that cheered with me at the news of baby girl.  After 7 brothers and 5 sons I am programmed to expect boys.  As much as I adore boys, I did secretly hope for a girl.  Many of you have asked… Yes of course I share everything, including the naming of our unborn daughter.  […]

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Daughter number four

I am happy to say that the unborn is a GIRL!  This is the first time I will have girls close in age.  A little sister to wear Violet’s pretty hand-me-downs.  WOOHOO!

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My Sunday afternoon

It was a beautiful, sunny day.  I finally convinced my skeptical Levi that it was a good idea for me to acquire an iphone.   He was skeptical because my phones usually end up in the washing machine. I walked out of the phone store the proud owner of this lovely gadget.  It was a good day.  […]

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Chocolate smoothie

I got this delicious & easy recipe from my friend Heather from Simply To Impress.  Of course, being the health freaks that we are, we used 2% , sugary pudding mix and a big glob of whipped cream. 1 1/2 c. cold fat free milk 2 cups coarsely crushed ice 1/2 c. water 1 package (1.4 […]

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Barefoot & pregnant

After enduring endless hours of ridicule from Levi regarding the sad state of my feet, I have decided to dedicate my Saturday morning to fixing them up. I briefly consider using my palm sander. Instead, the kids & I drove to town to pick up the necessary tools.  Poor Violet has not been in public for […]

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Chair project

I have dreams for my dining nook that involve an antique leather sofa.  In the meantime we have these old things. I couldn’t justify throwing out these perfectly sturdy frames.  After years of abuse from my children the original rush seats turned into a pile of hay beneath the chair.   Two patterns of soft pleather(kid […]

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20 weeks

20 weeks is the magic number.  I suddenly feel better.  I am down to one Zofran in the evening.  I can chew gum and drink soda.  I hate carrots.  Life is good. And then I went and got my feelings hurt.   When I am not pregnant I am very easy-going and have been called a […]

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Ingrid Bonnet & Silk Velvet Jacket

Cobblestone Collection: Ingrid Bonnet & Ingrid Jacket Stunning photography by Kelly Munce While organizing my office I am finding all kinds of overlooked treasures.  Like this beautiful CD of photos from Kelly Munce.

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Instant Hot Water

Such a lovely concept.  Instant hot water.  I would simply die without it.   I think this should be standard in every home.  At 190 degrees it is very near boiling.  We use it for hot chocolate, tea, santitizing and anything that requires boiling water.  Easy to install and fairly inexpensive.  I bought ours from Costco.

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