Category Archives: family

Family Weekend

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Stephen’s brother and sister-in-law, David and Tammy, visited us for the first time this past week. It was great to have them! We were happy to share our corner of Phoenix with them.They arrived late Wednesday night and headed north … Continue reading →

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To Great Grandma

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Silas’s Great Grandma Moody turned 85 today! This video was a birthday gift created by Great Uncle Tim. It captures Silas and Great Grandma’s first meeting last summer in Indiana at the Moody family reunion. Such sweetness. The video and … Continue reading →

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Giant Ruler Growth Chart

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Now that Silas spends his days perpendicular to the floor, I thought it would be cool to mark his height on the wall. There’s something nostalgic about tracking your child’s growth on the wall of your home, don’t you think? … Continue reading →

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Mid-week Happinesses

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

unexpected phone call from my sister friend—in the middle of the day mailbox full of cards from family—and not one piece of junk mail friends coming over for dinner and games playing “chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-chug-a CHOO! CHOO!” with Bitty Boy surprise dinner … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Holiday

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Who knew Presidents’ Day weekend could be this much fun? We were thrilled when Amy told us she had booked a flight to Phoenix for a weekend getaway over Presidents’ Day! Our Saturday morning began at a very early 6:30am … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Duo

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

After our West Virginia visit this fall, I came home with some pictures of the Manka side of the family. Looking at those pictures got me thinking of the legacy my grandparents left to me. Grandma & Grandpa were a … Continue reading →

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And Uncle Jon Stayed

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

...to spend another week with us (well, almost a week). Silas didn’t have to give up his uncles all at once. We had a slow-paced week after the excitement of the holidays. Jon helped me un-decorate the house on Monday. … Continue reading →

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Moody Family Christmas

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Christmas and New Year spent with family is the best. We were blessed that our family came to visit for the holidays. Mom, Dad, Jon, Tim & Ben flew out on Christmas Eve to spend the celebrations with our trio. … Continue reading →

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Valley of the Sun meets Land of the Midnight Sun

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Elisabeth Moody

My sister lives in Alaska. I just like saying that. She lives in Ketchikan to be exact. Did you know Ketchikan is on an island? I didn’t, until last month. Surprisingly, I’ve seen more Alaskan license plates here in Phoenix … Continue reading →

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An Aunt That’s Really Great

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Elisabeth Moody

This weekend Aunt Debby came to stay with us for a few days. She and her mom were visiting a cousin here in the Phoenix area, and Aunt Debby was able to spend some time with us too! How special … Continue reading →

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