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Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect

Kaitlyn and Ava have discovered that they can reach the piano keys.  So whenever their daddy is writing his blog, they gravitate towards the room and eventually find their way to the piano. Kaitlyn is usually the first to make it the piano. Ava giggles as she hits the keys. Chris takes a break from … Continue reading

WubbaNubs, Must Have For Babies

WubbaNubs, Must Have For Babies

WubbaNubs are little stuffed animals with a pacifier attached to it.  Perfect for tiny fingers grasping in the middle of the night for her beloved pacie.  Get one, get two. Our girls love their WubbaNubs. They come in all sorts of animals and colors – bears, tigers, monkeys, giraffes, kittens. Pros: Easy for baby to find … Continue reading

The Frugal Parent, No Cable = No Football

The Frugal Parent, No Cable = No Football

Conundrum: How do we watch football when we cut cable to save cash as new parents? Our Answer: We’ll just stick to the games on public TV. Our Reality: Saturday, Chris and I sat on the couch to watch the publicly broadcasted Kentucky-Florida game.  I’d rather be watching Ole Miss, and Chris would rather be … Continue reading

Friday Family Photos: The Kaitlyn Crawl

Friday Family Photos: The Kaitlyn Crawl

Kaitlyn’s on the move this week perfecting her crawl.  She started out rocking back and forth on all fours, and she now varies between a breaststroke movement to using her feet to push her forward motion. Here are Kaitlyn and Ava lounging in the backyard. Ava in our backyard looking up at the trees. Many … Continue reading

In Search of a Better Photo

In Search of a Better Photo

I’ve owned a digital camera for over a year, and I still use the auto focus settings. Sad, I know. But now that I have 2 little girls in my life, I’m in search of a better clearer photo to capture these precious moments. Today, I’m embarking on the 31 Days to a Better Photo … Continue reading

Ava’s Delight, My Delight

Ava’s Delight, My Delight

When Ava sees me, the smile on her face is pure joy.  When I greet her in her crib each morning, she smiles.  When I walk in the room, she smiles. When I say her name, she smiles.  Being her mom is bliss, and it warms my heart that she smiles at me.  She delights … Continue reading