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A Reader is Born

January 19, 2012

We’ve been practicing three letter words (also known as word families) around our house for quite some time now. Honestly, Jonah just kinda started sounding them out one day…by himself. Ok, ok, so I’ve set him up for success with all of the fun things I do with him and I’ve been really strategic about [...]

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Yeah, that…

January 5, 2012

You know that feeling when you can’t get a baby to stop crying, no matter what you try… Yeah, that. Try feeling it for several months straight. It kinda stinks…in the worst way. It wreaks havoc on your mommy self-esteem. Rips it to shreds and then stomps on it repeatedly. Then, as if that wasn’t [...]

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The Cutest Peter Pan You Ever Did See…

November 28, 2011

{This blog post has been in the works for a month~AN ENTIRE MONTH! Needless to say, it takes me longer to do EVERYTHING with two children, including blogging. Have you missed me? I sure have missed you, sweet readers! Oh, the stories I have of a colicky baby and our transition to two kids. So, [...]

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Blame it on Frosty

October 28, 2011

I investigated further into the hilarious Leaf Daddy/Pipe thing from Jonah’s Leaf Family Portrait. Frosty the Snowman, the lovable, magical guy we all know and love is to blame. Specifically, his corn-cob pipe. And thanks to Leaf Mommy, I got the video to load for you…she’s one smart cookie Enjoy! (Having trouble viewing the video? [...]

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Leaf Family Portrait {and commentary from Jonah}

October 27, 2011

We’ve been having a blast at the Happy Brown House with some of our favorite Fall/Leaf books, specifically Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. It’s lead to quite a few activities–most of which you can read about over at Totally Tots today! But because I love you, dear readers, and feel like you might need a [...]

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My Very Important Lunch Date…

September 2, 2011

Today around lunch time, we’ll be meeting little brother. Yes, today is the day. I’ll be back soon to introduce you. Until then, will you pray for us? I had hoped for a VBAC, but am ending up with another c-section. I’m pretty nervous. I need lots and lots of prayers today. Thank you friends!

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My Favorite Family Portrait…

August 25, 2011

One of the pictures I didn’t share yesterday when I talked about the “My” Sight Word Book Jonah and I made together was this… Did you catch it? Look closely… Did you see those extra bodies on the right hand side? You see, even though our family TECHNICALLY looks like this (atleast for the next [...]