Category Archives: Family

2012, now with (some) new pictures

Someone told me on Saturday that I must be so glad that 2012 is almost over since it was such a bad year. Wait, what? I suppose it started out rather poorly.  February was basically spent in and out of … Continue reading

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Baby’s First Christmas (with an obscene amount of pictures)

I think Christmas was a little overwhelming for the tiny person.  She’s still so cranky today!  It probably doesn’t help that daddy (her favorite person) was home for 4 days and then had the nerve to go to work today. … Continue reading

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year for fat bearded dudes

I don’t think it’s a secret that I love Christmas.  I love the decor, the lights, the music, the food, the spirit, the giving.  All of it. We do not have outside lights despite being surrounded by them.  My husband … Continue reading

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Turkey baby!

I’m sure by now you guys have figured out that Mandy and I are bff irl (oh yeah, acronyms make this drivel totally readable).  Anyways, our (newish) yearly Thanksgiving tradition is Mandy cooks her butt off and then we come … Continue reading

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A birthday ode to Nyquil

The most important lesson I learned on this, the first day of my 28th year of life, is that my neighborhood grocery store sells The Oatmeal birthday cards. I think I’ll be sending birthday cards a lot more consistently now. … Continue reading

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For Labor Day we…labor?

That’s a lie.  I ran a 4 mile race this morning (recap to come) and then spent the rest of the day trying not to die from the migraine that started around mile 2 of aforementioned race.  My stupendously awesome … Continue reading

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Where I’ve Been

Yesterday morning felt like fall.  I love fall.  I love wearing jeans and sweaters and consuming everything pumpkin flavored.  I love the way the air feels and smells.  Also, I have some hella cute baby clothes that are too warm … Continue reading

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I have mastered falling off the face of the planet

I have about 8 million half drafted posts, but I somehow never get around to finishing them. It’s been extra busy around here lately. Over the course of the last week, we’ve had all 6 grandparents here (the last two … Continue reading

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Pregnancy Week 30–Still Pregnant!

Week: 30 Inches Gained (Waist): 12 inches (umm, please tell me that’s normal.  My abdomen is pretty hard, so I’m really hoping that’s all baby) Nonsensical item baby is supposedly the size of: a cucumber (that seems too small), a … Continue reading

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Execution of a snowman and some winners!

In case you haven’t gathered, posting has been and will continue to be light until 2012. I’m just too busy being awesome writing a manuscript/my dissertation.  Anyways, we spent Christmas at my dad’s after a brief night at my mom’s … Continue reading

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