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Apr 01, 2011
No CommentsHappy Six Months
Today Mackenzie is six months old. I know I say this all the time, but really, seriously, where does the time go? Sometimes I look at her and see a little girl where there used to be a little baby. There’s no doubt she’s still a baby… but I see so much personality and joy...
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Mar 30, 2011
2 CommentsMackenzie’s Baby Quilt
Last Friday I finally finished Mackenzie’s baby quilt. I got the idea in my head after reading about the quilt Keli made for her baby Lucy, but it seemed much too hard for a sewing novice like me. (Because I am. I have never taken a class or a lesson EVER, except hot pads in...
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Mar 19, 2011
No Comments{You Capture} Emotion in Black and White
Last week’s theme for You Capture was Emotion in black and white. At least, I think it was last week. I’m so behind, but I’ve had this post in draft form since the 19th, and I want to post it anyway. Mackenzie is so expressive, and it is always interesting to watch her face when...
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Mar 14, 2011
1 CommentOur Portable Garden
We are welcoming spring here in Nashville, and so far, our portable garden is working out nicely. The drainage is great, and we have plenty of space to add depth. Our biggest challenge will be keeping the soil most. I am so excited about fresh tomatoes and basil this summer. What are you growing in...
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Mar 13, 2011
No Comments{You Capture} Body Parts
Sometimes I stand by Mackenzie’s crib while she’s sleeping and hold her hand. She looks so small and vulnerable and alone in there, and I want to pick her up and hold her close. But I don’t do it because I also want her to sleep. So instead, I slip my finger inside her fist,...
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Mar 12, 2011
1 CommentKeeping Score
Most of the time when I am writing a blog post or composing a Facebook or Twitter update, I am very aware of the tone of my words. My family reads this, and I never want them to worry about us. And my clients and colleaugues read this, too, so I strive to be professional,...
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Mar 10, 2011
1 CommentBaby Dedication + Mackenzie’s Life Verse
Mackenzie’s baby dedication was this past Sunday. It was a special day for our family as we dedicated her life and our efforts to parent her to God. Our friends (and her godparents – yay!) Kevin and Holly Kaiser were there to celebrate with us. As part of the application process and ceremony, we were...
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Mar 03, 2011
1 CommentSunshine + Portable Gardening
The weather this week has been beautiful for the most part, so Mackenzie and I have been taking every opportunity to get outside in the sunshine. Chris built this swing for us. Isn’t it great? I swing on it with Mackenzie in my arms about once a day. I think she is still deciding whether...
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Mar 01, 2011
3 CommentsFive Months + Mackenzie’s Birth Story
I can’t believe Mackenzie is five months old today! It seems impossible and unreal. But here she is. I’ve been meaning to share her birth story for months now, but I haven’t been able to craft the story just the way I want to tell it. It was a magical day, but it was also...
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Feb 28, 2011
No CommentsClosing Day
We did it. We sold our house. And we’re exhausted. February was possibly the longest month ever, and we’ve been promising ourselves a big celebration once we got to this day. We were going to open champagne, and to quote Chris, “kill the fatted calf.” Instead we want to take a nap. I am so,...
