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These Still January Days

Thankfulness grows in my heart during these quiet, sunny January days. We take Silas to the park, following him around as he discovers sticks and rocks, weeds and dirt. Watching him, I see his face light up with the wonder … Continue reading

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Proud as a Peacock

Hi! Welcome to my neighborhood! Don’t mind the peacocks on our roof. Meet Mavis. And her husband Henry.Mavis always did prefer a bird’s eye view of her community. That is, until Henry decided there were too many nosy neighbors around. … Continue reading

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The Way We Feel about McIntosh Apples

A conversation Stephen and I frequently have goes like this. Me: “Babe, what’s your favorite ___?” Him: (pause) “Umm. Do I have to have a favorite?” It’s so very frustrating (and sometimes hard to comprehend) that he doesn’t have favorites! … Continue reading

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From C to Shining C

C is for Climbing: Silas is growing up. Nooooooooooo! Actually he’s so much fun these days that I can’t be sad my baby is growing. His accomplishment this week was learning how to scale our leather ottoman all by his … Continue reading

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ABC’s

  As soon as I saw an online tutorial for these plush magnetic letters, I knew I wanted to make them for Silas’s birthday present. Silas also got wooden alphabet blocks and a foam alphabet for bath time from Aunt … Continue reading

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October Scenes

As the only baby in the church nursery, Silas has all the toys and books to himself. However, a friend of ours had her baby this week, and another friend is due this month, so Silas won’t be alone for … Continue reading

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Of Autumn Days and Auntie “Visits”

These autumn days are too beautiful to stay indoors. Silas Clark and I have been going for strolls in the park and around our subdivision. Thursday, Baby and I spent the afternoon in our neighborhood park. I took a blanket, … Continue reading

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Friday Night Football

The Verrado Vipers and the Buckeye Hawks squared off last night at Buckeye Union High School’s football stadium. Between the NFL, Fantasy Football, and a TV series centered on a high school football team, we’ve definitely had football on the … Continue reading

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Airplane Happiness

From my kitchen window, I can see a concrete wall six feet from my nose, literally. I also have a close up and personal view of my neighbor’s home. There’s just a tiny patch of blue that’s mine. Houses this … Continue reading

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Is It Over?

The news report last night said that today, October 3rd, is supposed to be our last day of triple digit temperatures for the year. Hooray! Maybe now we can enjoy being outside. According to ABC 15 news, “monsoon 2011 will … Continue reading

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