There’s good news over at The House on Hudson. Congratulations, Josh and Laura!
Archive for August, 2009
31 Aug
Feathered friends
We have a pair of fledgling Mourning Doves that have taken up residence in the landscaping outside our front door. They can fly a short distance when necessary, but otherwise, they seem content to snuggle together under our dogwood tree.
30 Aug
Everyone’s a critic
Parents need to have pretty thick skin–EVERYONE has an opinion about how you are raising your children. I was reminded of this early today when we brought the potty chair out of storage for Olivia. She has been telling us when she needs to have her diaper changed, and she’s even been giving us a bit [...]
30 Aug
A day at the zoo
We took the girls to the Topeka zoo today to celebrate what feels like the first day of fall. We seemed to catch most of the animals mid-nap. These guys weren’t sleeping as soundly as I would have liked… Any guesses as to who will not take a nap?
26 Aug
Blueberry crisp
I found quarts of blueberries on sale for $3.50 at the store last week. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with them, but I bought two boxes and hauled them to Nebraska. Blueberry Crisp seemed like an easy project, so I just tossed them with a bit of lemon zest and made [...]
26 Aug
There is no place like Nebraska
We made a quick trip to Nebraska this weekend. The weather was gorgeous, and we spent most of our time in the playhouse at Doug and Karyl’s. The drink service makes the playhouse an especially nice hangout. Bryan mowed all day Saturday. Fortunately, he had the appropriate attire. While he was busy at work, we [...]
25 Aug
Hello again
I have a number of photos to share from our weekend in Nebraska, but in the meantime, here’s a shot I took on the way home Sunday evening. More soon!
21 Aug
A&O Fix
When Olivia needs assistance, she says “Help you?” Fortunately, Ava is always right there to lend a hand.
