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    And We’re Back

    This week flew by! We were in Wisconsin for a while and got back a few days ago. We had…
    August 6, 2015
  • Guinea Pig Family

    Five Little Fluff Balls

    I had been suspecting it for a couple of weeks now. A quick search confirmed that Speedy did indeed look…
    July 28, 2015
  • Pink Party Decorations

    A Fan of Fans

    My sister is getting married in September, and I'll be co-hosting a bridal shower for her this weekend with her…
    July 21, 2015
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch on their front porch| Making it Lovely

    Swing!

    Last summer, I was thinking about adding a porch swing out front. I searched out my favorites and was getting…
    July 17, 2015
  • Vintage Thermos at the Kane County Flea Market

    Kane County Flea Market

    I met up with a friend yesterday and we took Calvin with us to the Kane County Flea Market. It…
    July 6, 2015
  • Eight Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    Seven, Eight, and Nine Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photos)

    I'm still doing my monthly photographs with Calvin, but I'll be sharing them here as quarterly updates now, instead of…
    July 2, 2015
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  • Vintage "ESCAPE" Bag

    And We’re Back

    This week flew by! We were in Wisconsin for a while and got back a few days ago. We had fun! The kids swam in…

    August 6, 201512 commentsAugust's Room, Kitchen, My Life
  • Guinea Pig Family

    Five Little Fluff Balls

    I had been suspecting it for a couple of weeks now. A quick search confirmed that Speedy did indeed look like a pregnant guinea pig,…

    July 28, 201526 commentsPets
  • Pink Party Decorations

    A Fan of Fans

    My sister is getting married in September, and I’ll be co-hosting a bridal shower for her this weekend with her best friend. We’re having it…

    July 21, 20158 commentsMy Life
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch on their front porch| Making it Lovely

    Swing!

    Last summer, I was thinking about adding a porch swing out front. I searched out my favorites and was getting ready to make a purchase,…

    July 17, 201519 commentsExterior & Garden, Parenting
  • Vintage Thermos at the Kane County Flea Market

    Kane County Flea Market

    I met up with a friend yesterday and we took Calvin with us to the Kane County Flea Market. It was kind of a bust…

    July 6, 201517 commentsLocal, My Life
  • Eight Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    Seven, Eight, and Nine Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photos)

    I’m still doing my monthly photographs with Calvin, but I’ll be sharing them here as quarterly updates now, instead of as each photo is taken.…

    July 2, 20159 commentsParenting, Photography
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