My first change is subtle and nuanced, but the decision to alter my thinking regarding the type of media I watch is a change I’m looking forward to. To understand the change that has happened, reading this post on my media standards is essential. In short, I’ve decided to watch my first R-rated movie. (I [...]

January We rang in the New Year at home, watching the fireworks at Navy Pier from our living room. I introduced my 101 in 1001 list (which I love so much more than New Years Resolutions). I reviewed the books I read in 2010, and TH shared some excellent tips for buying a laptop. My [...]

Next year, this is where we will be celebrating the end of 2012: Source BECAUSE WE’RE MOVING TO SAN FRANCISCO! I’ve been anxious to tell you for over a week now, but we had a few loose ends to tie up first. That Husband has accepted a position with a new company starting Fall 2012, [...]

This year I tried to simplify a little bit (it was still a lot of work, Christmas cards are always a lot of work). I wrote up the letter below, printed it on printer paper, folded it into third, and tucked in a filmstrip of three photos, two of which you can see below. Last [...]

It’s cold outside (for most of us). We’re antsy for Christmas. A post featuring apple picking, pumpkin patch frolicking, and babies in short sleeves seems well-timed, don’t you think? These are from October when we went to an apple orchard/pumpkin patch/petting zoo place popular with the families at church. The couple we went with have [...]