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A Baker's Dozen: Daily Life in a Large Family
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Bellingham Newborn Photographer shares her daily life in a large family.
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02 jan 12

A New Year and a New Blog?

Maybe, maybe not. Check out the new blog I've been designing at WordPress and tell me what you think...

01 jan 12

Surprise Visitor!

Keziah called this morning to say she was in Bellingham with a friend and asked if she could stop by for a visit. Of course! It was so great to see her (and meet her friends). She looks great. Apollo...

30 dec 11

The Inventor

Enoch (11) has always been mechanically minded. He was the type of toddler than was into everything. He's the type of kid who will expend more engery avoiding something he doesn't want to d...

29 dec 11

Ive Officially Lost My Nice {Apollo XIV 18 Months}

Yes, it's true. I've officially lost my "nice". As in, nice mom, nice patient, nice person. Tuesday was an emotionally draining day for us- surgery on you child always is. Wednesd...

27 dec 11

Christmas 2011

We had a lovely Christmas over here. It began with the much anticipated candlelight service at our church on Christmas Eve. Adalia and Tilly took advantage of the opportunity to dress up. Chuck and I...

26 dec 11

Christmas Eve and Funny as Ever

It is Christmas Eve and my yummy foods are being prepared. Adalia is making cinnamon rolls for breakfast tomorrow, and Judah and Tilly are about to start some snacks for tonight. And the rest of my ...

24 dec 11

LEGO Organization Part I

LEGO organization part one is in full swing over here. I spent my morning sorting, sorting and more sorting, with a variety of children in and out. This was my sons' idea, not mine, so I hope it...

23 dec 11

Christmas Break Happenings

Enoch bought this puzzle for our family to enjoy on our memorable trip to Fred Meyer. You know, the one where he also bought the hatchet? Yeah, that one. This puzzle was in progress on our dining ro...

22 dec 11

Best and Worst Wednesday {The Bronchoscopy Edition}

Wow. Where to begin? First of all, surgery went well, we came home yesterday afternoon, and Apollo is in fine spirits. So fine, in fact, that Tilly said this morning, "Mom, is he just happy or i...

21 dec 11

Its Bronchoscopy Day!

It's bronchoscopy and adenoidectomy day and this little guy is accepting any and all prayers on his behalf. Most important: prayer for his safety. The bronch requires a general anaesthetic. Nex...

20 dec 11

Life in My House

Tucker (6) and Hezekiah (7) all ready for church. From Instagram on iPhone. Ah, it's s nonstop party over here, let me tell you. I was quite optimistic about last night's sleep when Apollo ...

19 dec 11

Did I Mention the Hatchet?

I caught Apollo actually building with blocks for the very first time yesterday. So cute! How is it that I wrote all that yesterday about my trip to the store and I forgot to mention the hatchet? Whe...

18 dec 11

Sabotage! Or, Parenting Special Needs Children

This, by the way, is what your dry erase board looks like when you son needs surgery and you're in the middle of making arrangements for ten other children. Any parent of special needs children ...

18 dec 11

Friday Afternoon Peek

16 dec 11

You Dont Celebrate Christmas?!

Apollo XIV (17 months) "You don't celebrate Christmas?!" was the most common response we got when Chuck and I announced, early in our marriage, that we didn't plan to put up a Chr...

15 dec 11

Best and Worst Wednesday

{Before I begin, Im looking for a bit of help from my local friends. I need somewhere for: Judah, Kalina, Mordecai, Jubilee and Tucker to stay on Tuesday when Apollo has surgery. I wont know the time...

14 dec 11

Cookie Decorating 2011

Mmm...cookie decorating. A Baker's Dozen tradition since 2000 (long before we were a Baker's Dozen...or even dreamed of children in the double digits). I've learned a few things over ...

13 dec 11

Christmas Preparation

My first sock on day 6 of knitting. Almost done! {Instagram photo} I've been too busy to blog lately. Trying to do our regular December activities in preparation for Christmas. I've mention...

12 dec 11

Almanzos Travels

Instagram photo {username: littleearthing} The other day after Cub Scouts Hezekiah had his friend Ian over to play. I was sick in bed, just down the hall from where Ian, Hezekiah and Tucker were play...

09 dec 11

Morphology {Product Review}

This last week the kids and I had the oppurtunity to review a brand new game Morphology. This game is so simple and easy to start playing. No need to spend an hour reading the rules before you begin....

08 dec 11

Best and Worst Wednesday

Best smile from Mordecai. Best part about Mordecai going to school? He is doing some third grade math and learning to read. Worst part? He sometimes writes stories like the following (spelling correc...

07 dec 11

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the ENT

Having a little snack at the Children's Hospital. Wow, where to begin with yesterday's appointment? At the beginning I suppose. Apollo weighed in at a whopping 20.7 pounds. He may just make...

06 dec 11

Back to the ENT

Oh boy, doesn't that little man look sweet and innocent? Just add a halo and angel wings and he'd be set. That doesn't look like the face of a boy who doesn't sleep at night and k...

05 dec 11

Girls Grump {Yarn and Doughnuts}

Yesterday Adalia, Tilly and I headed out for our monthly Girl's Night (or in this case, day). The girls had some babysitting money and were dying to buy some yarn. Let's just say it didn�...

05 dec 11

Yarn Love

Tilly's yarn stash. One yarn-happy girl! Sock yarn for my very first pair of socks! Rainbow hat yarn. Yummy! Jubilee knitting...who knows what, but it's fun. This was the scene during our a...

04 dec 11

Running, Photos, Teeth and other Stuff

I had a reader ask recently to see my current photo wall...I haven't taken a picture of it yet (it's right around the corner from this wall) but here is my other photo wall. I purchased the...

02 dec 11

Best and Worst Wednesday {The Dental Edition}

Apollo (1) and Judah (14) Best think about  yesterdays dental visit: the dentist thinks he can save the tooth and did NOT pull it. Worst part: the appoinment lasted four hours instead of two and...

30 nov 11

Fractured Root

This little guy was my running partner yesterday. He was awesome! Except for the fact that he can out run me... Thursday afternoon I noticed one of my teeth felt a bit odd...I touched it with my tong...

29 nov 11

My Husband is a Loser...

and thankfully, so am I. Chuck March 2011 As you know from reading my blog, we have been making some major lifestyle changes over here. Mainly, we have incorporated juicing and exercise into our days...

28 nov 11

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