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The Easiest Homemade Lightsaber and Jedi Costume

We went to the Mars New Years festival…and obviously what better way to celebrate the Mars new year than putting the kids in Jedi costumes?? This was ridiculously easy.  I saw some DIY Jedi costumes on the Pottery Barn Kids website … Continue reading

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Bye Bye Chalk Baby

This summer we had some cool days, which led to Meghan being bundled up snugly.  It was the only way she could handle the chill.  When she’s wearing one of those bunting outfits, she’s hard pressed to move around.  Meanwhile, … Continue reading

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Miracles Do Happen

At 8 1/2 months old, Meghan has finally decided to take a bottle.  After months of patiently trying and trying, we’ve finally convinced her that the bottle is not the enemy. This has opened up an entire new world of … Continue reading

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The Beach Journal

Every morning, Benjamin and Luke would tell me what to write in their journal.  I would dutifully jot down their Most Important Recollections.  Unless otherwise noted, all their thoughts overlapped and it really doesn’t matter who was saying what. Day … Continue reading

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Going to the Doctor

We just finished up 4 doctor appointments in 3 days.  I don’t know why I do this to myself, but we always seems to have back-to-back-to-back doctor appointments. The boys have turned into pros at going to the doctor’s.  Lately … Continue reading

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Traveling Toys

We just took a mini-vacation to Philadelphia.  By mini-vacation, I mean that we took all the drama from a usual trip and crammed it into 3 days. It took about 6 hours to get there (an honestly short road trip for us!), … Continue reading

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Preschool is Over. You Can Exit the Minivan.

We have reached the end.  Luke finished preschool.  He had the most amazing year and has repeatedly told me that any other school will never be as good as this one was.  It was just hilarious to hear his stories when … Continue reading

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Snow Ball

Snow Ball. Not to be confused with Tee Ball. All the neighbors must think we’re crazy as the boys drag out their golf clubs, bats and other miscellaneous summer equipment.  Hey, I think the boys are crazy. I draw the … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Hassle

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there has been quite a bit of hoopla around this house in preparation. When I was a kid, I don’t remember doing much of anything for Valentine’s Day.  Back in January, Luke’s preschool held … Continue reading

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Prayer and Perspective

Ben had another asthma attack this week, his second attack this fall, but this time we could not control it with albuterol at home.  He was in obvious distress.  When your toddler cannot walk, talk or eat because they cannot … Continue reading

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