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  • Eleanor, in Roller Skates

    Roller Skating with Eleanor

    I recently took part in a record-breaking attempt to be the longest line of roller skaters, and I dragged my…
    October 17, 2012
  • Eleanor at the Park with Brandon

    "It's gonna be POV."
    October 8, 2012
  • Eleanor on Her First Day of Preschool

    First Day of Nursery School

    No tears here, on the mama's behalf or the daughter's. I think it will be harder on me when she…
    September 6, 2012
  • Playing with Daddy

    Lazy Morning

    I intended to just show you the new coral bedding, but I like these photos a whole lot more than…
    July 2, 2012
  • Good Dog

    This is why we keep him around.
    June 26, 2012
  • Eleanor’s First Skates

    Eleanor has been asking for a pair of skates for the past year, since she's fascinated with mine. The wheels…
    May 16, 2012
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  • Eleanor, in Roller Skates

    Roller Skating with Eleanor

    I recently took part in a record-breaking attempt to be the longest line of roller skaters, and I dragged my family along. I wanted to…

    October 17, 201221 commentsMe, Parenting
  • Eleanor at the Park with Brandon

    “It’s gonna be POV.”

    October 8, 201211 commentsParenting
  • Eleanor on Her First Day of Preschool

    First Day of Nursery School

    No tears here, on the mama’s behalf or the daughter’s. I think it will be harder on me when she starts kindergarten, but she only…

    September 6, 201247 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • Playing with Daddy

    Lazy Morning

    I intended to just show you the new coral bedding, but I like these photos a whole lot more than a well-made bed. I have…

    July 2, 201244 commentsBedroom, My Life, Parenting
  • Good Dog

    This is why we keep him around.

    June 26, 201225 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Pets
  • Eleanor’s First Skates

    Eleanor has been asking for a pair of skates for the past year, since she’s fascinated with mine. The wheels on her skates are plastic…

    May 16, 201227 commentsMy Life, Parenting
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