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The Going Gets Tough(er): Whitney’s still running
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Whitney has been keeping us on our toes lately with new and improved escape techniques.  This past week, it culminated with her first police encounter from the scariest breakaway disappearance yet.  She has upped her game and can now climb over our side gate while covering her tracks behind her (looks like the doors are all locked behind her), and she is able to...

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Independent Dependence
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Independent Dependence

Apr 10, 2014

Lord help us.  We have some stubborn kiddos.  We are in a stage where they want to do everything by themselves, but can’t quite do it yet…or can’t do it in any reasonable about of time.  This is true for everything from getting dressed and buckled in car seats to pulling the wagon and pouring their own milk. Oh that I would be more...

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Flying Solo: getting by while daddy’s traveling
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Tyler’s out of town for most of this week.  Nothing like travel and having to dust off the super suit alone for a few days to remember how much I absolutely love and appreciate my husband. The kids are constantly asking for Daddy.  Where is he? What’s he doing? Declaring that he’s working or perking up and saying “Daddy’s home!” Nope, he’s not honey....

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Update: Marching Along
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Last weekend we enjoyed a beautiful visit with my Aunt and Uncle and spent a lovely afternoon outside at the park with some friends.  I tested out some spots at the lake for an upcoming family session and came home feeling like I had a double shot of espresso because of how energized and excited I felt about playing photography. Whitney decided she wanted...

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Tahoe with Toddlers
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Tahoe with Toddlers

Oct 8, 2013

Last week we earned the “enjoyed a family vacation with toddlers” badge. It was our first excursion just us four.  It was last minute, low budget (low pressure), low expectations and quite fun! I found a fantastic lodging deal on my favorite travel website, Travelzoo, it helped that we stayed Sunday and Monday nights.  We brought one pack-n-play for one kid, and made a...

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ABC Crayons
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ABC Crayons

Jul 27, 2013

Today I rocked it. Whitney’s birthday is coming up and I actually did something to prep for the party more than a week in advance! We’re having an ABC themed party (Alphabet, people.  My Pinterest research taught me that apparently there is another type of ABC party out there…you college and otherwise eccentric folk can rest assured knowing the dress code is indeed family...

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