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  • Minecraft Kid's Birthday Party with 'Pixel' Prop Weapons

    A Real-Life Epic Minecraft Fort

    August turned seven this year, and he wanted a Minecraft-themed birthday party. We invited his friends for an afternoon at…
    March 14, 2018
  • USPS Vintage Seed Packet Stamps - Zinnia

    About to Bloom

    I ripped out her zinnia. Technically, I didn't do it, but it's my fault. I took all three kids shopping…
    August 23, 2016
  • August, Nicole, Calvin, and Eleanor

    Adjusting

    Calvin is nearly four weeks old already! I was always on my own with our babies before, but now with…
    October 29, 2014
  • The 4-6 Weeks Project: Weeks Seven and Eight

    The 4-6 Weeks Project (Weeks Seven and Eight)

    I took photographs of Eleanor and August each day until baby number three arrived, to document our last 4-6 weeks…
    October 15, 2014
  • The 4-6 Weeks Project (Week Six)

    I’m taking photographs of Eleanor and August each day until baby number three arrives, to document our last 4-6 weeks…
    September 30, 2014
  • The 4-6 Weeks Project: Week Five

    The 4-6 Weeks Project (Week Five)

    I’m taking photographs of Eleanor and August each day until baby number three arrives, to document our last 4-6 weeks…
    September 23, 2014
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  • Minecraft Kid's Birthday Party with 'Pixel' Prop Weapons

    A Real-Life Epic Minecraft Fort

    August turned seven this year, and he wanted a Minecraft-themed birthday party. We invited his friends for an afternoon at our house with pizza and…

    March 14, 20183 commentsHolidays, Parenting
  • USPS Vintage Seed Packet Stamps - Zinnia

    About to Bloom

    I ripped out her zinnia. Technically, I didn’t do it, but it’s my fault. I took all three kids shopping with me for new school…

    August 23, 201627 commentsParenting
  • August, Nicole, Calvin, and Eleanor

    Adjusting

    Calvin is nearly four weeks old already! I was always on my own with our babies before, but now with Brandon as a stay-at-home dad,…

    October 29, 2014113 commentsMe, My Life, Parenting
  • The 4-6 Weeks Project: Weeks Seven and Eight

    The 4-6 Weeks Project (Weeks Seven and Eight)

    I took photographs of Eleanor and August each day until baby number three arrived, to document our last 4-6 weeks as a family of four.…

    October 15, 201413 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Photography
  • The 4-6 Weeks Project (Week Six)

    I’m taking photographs of Eleanor and August each day until baby number three arrives, to document our last 4-6 weeks as a family of four.…

    September 30, 201414 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Photography
  • The 4-6 Weeks Project: Week Five

    The 4-6 Weeks Project (Week Five)

    I’m taking photographs of Eleanor and August each day until baby number three arrives, to document our last 4-6 weeks as a family of four.…

    September 23, 20144 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Photography
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