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  • Brandon and the Kids

    Let’s Go!

    Today is our anniversary! Brandon and I have been married for nine years. We've been parents for four of those…
    May 22, 2013
  • Under the Eaves in the Library

    La La La La Lovely Library

    Sometimes I can't come up with a snappy title. Sing it to this. Hey, I can finally share more pictures…
    May 21, 2013
  • A Few Updates for the Front Porch

    A Few Updates for the Front Porch

    The nice weather kind of happened all at once here, and now I'm realizing that the front porch needs a…
    May 16, 2013
  • Front Entryway

    Wood Doors, White Trim

    I left the doors unpainted in the front entryway. (Thanks for your feedback.) The door between the living room and…
    May 15, 2013
  • Wood Doors with White Trim?

    I'm painting the trim in the front entryway. It's the last spot in the house to get a coat of…
    May 13, 2013
  • Diaper Storage in the Nursery

    This post is sponsored by Honest. We're starting to talk up the whole "big boy" thing with August, about how…
    May 8, 2013
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  • Brandon and the Kids

    Let’s Go!

    Today is our anniversary! Brandon and I have been married for nine years. We’ve been parents for four of those years, and homeowners for six.…

    May 22, 201377 commentsThe First House
  • Under the Eaves in the Library

    La La La La Lovely Library

    Sometimes I can’t come up with a snappy title. Sing it to this. Hey, I can finally share more pictures of the library! I took…

    May 21, 201339 commentsLibrary
  • A Few Updates for the Front Porch

    A Few Updates for the Front Porch

    The nice weather kind of happened all at once here, and now I’m realizing that the front porch needs a little sprucing up. New pillows,…

    May 16, 201310 commentsOutside
  • Front Entryway

    Wood Doors, White Trim

    I left the doors unpainted in the front entryway. (Thanks for your feedback.) The door between the living room and the stairway shows its age…

    May 15, 201331 commentsPainting, Stairway
  • Wood Doors with White Trim?

    I’m painting the trim in the front entryway. It’s the last spot in the house to get a coat of paint, so I’m finally getting…

    May 13, 201353 commentsStairway
  • Diaper Storage in the Nursery

    This post is sponsored by Honest. We’re starting to talk up the whole “big boy” thing with August, about how he’s going to start sleeping…

    May 8, 201315 commentsAugust's Room, Parenting
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