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  • Family Movie Night (at Home)

    Thank you, COOL WHIP, for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What…
    June 5, 2012
  • Family Weekend

    We drove to Wisconsin and back on Saturday for the Balch family reunion, then spent Sunday with my side of…
    June 28, 2011
  • Happy Holidays

    …from our expanding family. Thanks, everyone, for all of your love and support this year and every year. Happy holidays!
    December 23, 2010
  • Family Photos

    Another item has been crossed off of my 30 Before Thirty list! #26: Have an adorable family photo taken. Emily,…
    July 8, 2010
  • Vintage Cups and Saucers

    My mother-in-law moved back to Oak Park from Des Moines, Iowa last year. She downsized, going from living in a…
    May 12, 2010
  • Happy Holidays

    The Balch Family is set to beguile decked out in vests of argyle while Brandon regales with holiday tales they…
    December 23, 2009
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  • Family Movie Night (at Home)

    Thank you, COOL WHIP, for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What you add makes it. #coolwhipmoms…

    June 5, 201233 comments'D' for Dining, 'F' for Fun, Holidays, My Life, Parenting
  • Family Weekend

    We drove to Wisconsin and back on Saturday for the Balch family reunion, then spent Sunday with my side of the family for my mom’s…

    June 28, 201136 commentsMy Life
  • Happy Holidays

    …from our expanding family. Thanks, everyone, for all of your love and support this year and every year. Happy holidays!

    December 23, 201049 commentsHolidays, My Life
  • Family Photos

    Another item has been crossed off of my 30 Before Thirty list! #26: Have an adorable family photo taken. Emily, one of my facebook friends,…

    July 8, 2010105 commentsMy Life
  • Vintage Cups and Saucers

    My mother-in-law moved back to Oak Park from Des Moines, Iowa last year. She downsized, going from living in a large home to a small…

    May 12, 201053 commentsCovetable
  • Happy Holidays

    The Balch Family is set to beguile decked out in vests of argyle while Brandon regales with holiday tales they wish you good tidings in…

    December 23, 200991 commentsHolidays, Me, My Life, Parenting
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