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While I’m on the subject of my Dad…
ByHollieI need to preface this post by explaining that both girls are currently fascinated by baby pictures of themselves and photo albums from our wedding. It’s at least a once daily ritual that we pore over several small albums that we keep in a bookshelf in the den and discuss who’s who and what’s going…
On being still
ByHollieThis past spring we enclosed our deck in hopes of transforming it from an unused outdoor space to a screened-in porch we can enjoy almost year-round. And, as the morning and evening temperatures have started cooling, this outdoor room has become my favorite spot to hang out. The only problem is that I don’t do…
From closet to castle
ByHollieWhen I was a little girl, I wasn’t much into princesses, tutus, or tiaras. In fact, I was something of a tomboy and longed to dress just like my dad {which can be confirmed by an unfortunate amount of photo evidence}. During one season in the early ’80’s, I even owned a pair of Darth…
A day at the park
ByHollieWe surprised the girls over the weekend with a trip to Dollywood, and I think they would all three say it was the highlight of their spring so far. Unfortunately, we had to start the day with an emergency trip to a nearby shoe store because the Baby managed to lose one of her two…
The third child effect
ByHollie{This is an updated post I originally wrote when the Toddler was just a few months old…} When we welcomed our firstborn into our life eight years ago, we were your typical helicopter parents. We monitored her every move. We used hand sanitizer religiously. If her pacifier hit the floor, we sterilized it. All of her…
The week in phone pics
ByHollieEver since she first heard that this past Tuesday was going to be “Hat Day” at her school, the Preschooler had been stressed out about it. It was only after much coercion that I talked her into wearing her cowgirl hat for at least the first part of the morning. I finally thought to ask…
