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  • Back in Second Place

    We've lost our lead in the 48-Hour Challenge again — drat! We're currently down by 358 votes and slipping a…
    June 1, 2009
  • One Month Old (Eleanor’s Monthly Photo)

    Here's our little cutie wearing the pin that mama made for her. Happy one month birthday, Eleanor! I can't believe…
    May 29, 2009
  • Felt Pin with Interchangeable Center

    I've been planning to take a photo of Eleanor each month, and I wanted a way to mark each one…
    May 26, 2009
  • The Porch Rug (Revisited)

    I thought I'd talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved…
    May 25, 2009
  • Brandon, holding Eleanor

    Five Years

    Happy anniversary to the man that makes my heart go pitter patter… and who helped create our little girl whose…
    May 22, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it's all about how we've…
    May 21, 2009
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  • Back in Second Place

    We’ve lost our lead in the 48-Hour Challenge again — drat! We’re currently down by 358 votes and slipping a little more each day. You…

    June 1, 200979 commentsOutside
  • One Month Old (Eleanor’s Monthly Photo)

    Here’s our little cutie wearing the pin that mama made for her. Happy one month birthday, Eleanor! I can’t believe how fast the time is…

    May 29, 200986 commentsParenting
  • Felt Pin with Interchangeable Center

    I’ve been planning to take a photo of Eleanor each month, and I wanted a way to mark each one for easy identification. I ran…

    May 26, 200985 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Parenting
  • The Porch Rug (Revisited)

    I thought I’d talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved the project (thanks!), and it…

    May 25, 200931 comments'R' for Rugs, Crafty (& Handy), Outside
  • Brandon, holding Eleanor

    Five Years

    Happy anniversary to the man that makes my heart go pitter patter… and who helped create our little girl whose feet will be going pitter…

    May 22, 200933 commentsMy Life
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it’s all about how we’ve been enjoying our front porch…

    May 21, 200929 commentsOutside, Press
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