Author Archives: allyanne

to finally get my nose pierced. Dad, I’m sorry if you’re freaking out. But I LOVE it.  

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Sometimes, preschool is more fun for the mommies than for the kids. Sarabeth and I laugh about this all the time as we’re painting salt dough pumpkins and throwing leaves at each other while our children play with toys or … Continue reading →

This past weekend was so beautiful. Balmy, warm, sunny, perfect. We tried to really enjoy each moment, because around here, we’re never sure how long the beautiful weather will last. (Not much longer, apparently. It’s supposed to rain on Thursday, … Continue reading →

It has been gloriously beautiful around here, finally. Warm, blue skied, perfect. The leaves are dry and kind of crunchy, and the air is so clear. We’ve been spending lots of time outside, especially in the woods. Aiden likes to … Continue reading →

I don’t know what has gotten into me lately, but I have been all about making stuff. Like salt dough pumpkins: (really, these were for Aiden to do. Ahem. Yeah, ok. They were for me) Ridiculous. I love them. And … Continue reading →

How’s that for a great title, hmm? My boy is all about the walk lately. Actually, “the walk” is a misnomer, as he spends the duration of this activity running. I walk, however, so we call it a walk. Usually, … Continue reading →

Last night, Aiden, Kristen and I ventured out to the county fair. Chad was working there as a volunteer for a local ministry, so we didn’t get to see him, but we had SO much fun! HEre is my favorite … Continue reading →

We went over to Erika’s today to have lunch and hang out and swim in the pool. This is Aiden’s first time in a pool this year, and he was a bit hesitant at first. He needed to hold my … Continue reading →

Here are some pages I’ve made recently. Our Thomas the Train Adventure: Some fun catching crayfish: A Fourth of July Grandpa hug:

I’ve been getting some complaints. And some pleas.  And finally my DAD even told me he wishes I did more with my blog. So, ok already. I won’t promise that I have anything riveting to say, or that I’ll even … Continue reading →

SERiously. If only long, cold, dreary winter days flew by so quickly! From when the tree was still up! It has since been cut down and is currently in five billion pieces all over the back yard. We are working … Continue reading →

It sounds so cliche to say that spring feels like a miracle every year, but it really does, especially after the winter we just had! The green alone is amazing–it glows. When the trees start blooming and the early perennials … Continue reading →

Working on contentment today. Treasuring what is here, in my grasp, for right now. Today is all I ever have, anyway.