Month: June 2010
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My three girls
I can't believe he let the girls do this to him but I guess it shouldn't surprise me. Poor little guy will usually do most anything if it means that his big sisters will play with him. I just didn't think he'd let it go this far. Note to self: Include this in the video… Read more
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Summer can start now
The kids have been out of school for almost a month now but we've been busy with summer camps, house projects, lots of houseguests and neighborhood goings-ons. And we're all sad that we're not going to Maine this summer. The first summer in 12 years that we won't be there. So, I've decided to slow… Read more
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Just hanging out
In the past two months, we have moved, said good-bye to neighbors, friends, and the kids' school, had 3 different sets of houseguests, hosted 3 other get-togethers, met a cajillion new friends and neighbors, lost my grandmother, switched to some new doctors, scheduled some minor surgery for both Emily and myself, scheduled Emily's braces, gone… Read more
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Happy Father’s Day
The last photo I took of the kids in their University of Texas gear was when Andrew was a newborn. I thought Tom was overdue for a new UT photo for his office. Happy Father's Day, honey! I couldn't imagine a better father for our kids! Read more
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This is the party house
If you know us, you'll know that we're pretty much home-bodies. We're quiet, we don't go to many parties or even do large social gatherings very often. We're shy in large crowds and often feel out of place. In essence, we're introverts. Put us in small groups of close friends and we easily hold our… Read more
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My life’s goal is to embarrass my children
Overheard in the car this morning as they were talking to a friend we had picked up: Libby (9 yrs): I think out of the whole family, Dad is the funniest and I'm the second funniest. Andrew (7 yrs): And Mom is not funny AT ALL. Libby: Oh yes, she is! When she shakes her… Read more
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What’s above your bed?
I'm frozen with indecision and need some input. You guys have ALWAYS given great design advice so I'm calling on you again. Our master bedroom is the same taupe as the rest of the house (ugh!) with white trim. Our headboard is a mahogany-colored wood and our comforter is red/gold (photo from our old house). We… Read more
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the beginning
the beginning of a photo wall on the stairs. still a long way to go and i've already switched around some frames and mats but it's a good start. Read more
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Recent layouts
I know I haven't put much about scrapbooking on my blog lately but I'm still doing a lot of it. And I'm still designing for Designer Digitals – I swear I fall more in love with that place every single day. I am so lucky to be one of their designers. Here are my most… Read more
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Bedding on a budget
I received so many wonderful comments on my request for bedding help. Thank you!!! I already had this bedding from his old room. And needed to find something that coordinated for the other bunk on his new bunkbed. I ended up following much of the advice given to me and I'm so glad I did. I… Read more