We visited my hometown at the end of June, flying up so that T1 could meet my family and receive his baby blessing, and choosing to go in June because a cousin of mine would be leaving for his 2 year mission that week. We had a wonderful time, T1 was thoroughly spoiled with attention, and now [...]

We’re having a wonderful time here in Central WA.
Taken with my iPhone and edited with the Photoshop app.

Taken 5 days after he was born. It was windy and still a bit cold, which is why he is wrapped up like a giant burrito, but I really wanted a picture with my “bluebonnet baby” before they all disappeared for another season.

I may be openly opinionated concerning my views on birth here on That Wife but those who encounter me in the real world, such as the ladies at church or my friends and family, will find that I volunteer very few details about my pregnancy and birth unless pressed to do so.

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Why? Because for the most part people don’t [...]

A quick recap of our Christmas experience in 2009.
Christmas Eve began with brunch at the house of these two adorable munchkins.

We presented their family with a copy of “You Are Special“. It’s a must-read, must-own in my opinion.

We made prepared an enormous brunch spread, with waffles (gluten-full and gluten-free), sausage, eggs, and Magleby’s/Kneaders syrup. I [...]