Author Archives: allyanne

I love long weekends, because Chad is home and that is like 10000 times better than Chad not home. We had a birthday party, a picnic, a parade, a marathon shopping trip, countless dirty diapers, bottle feedings, late nights and … Continue reading →

So, for those of you who haven't heard, we have a new guy around. He's really new. Like 5-days-old new. He came to our house on Tuesday, and things have been kind of crazy ever since. We are not sure … Continue reading →

You know, I really cannot be held responsible for the photos that Other People take using my camera. And if those Other People leave those pictures on MY camera, well, they should just expect to see them on the internet. … Continue reading →

            Also,     And   And not forgetting,   And, wait, there's more!   And   And, of course, Gramma, of whom I have no digital photos! But I know what she looked like, … Continue reading →

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First, the birthday. Jordan's birthday. He is now very old at twenty-four. We celebrated his oldness at the Olive Garden last night. He is always a good sport for my camera.   Well, most of the time.   When he … Continue reading →

I am not a big fan of rodents. They creep me out, especially if they are in my house. Outside, it's not so bad, but I'm still not a fan. Which is why yesterday's experience puzzles me. I fell in … Continue reading →

My titles are overwhelmingly good, don't you think? It's true though: May is nice. It's one of those perfect days today, cool and warm at the same time, clear, bright, lucid. I love it. It makes up for the last … Continue reading →

I like April gardens, because everything grows up so nice and tidy, and the weeds aren't really up yet, and nothing is bushy and overgrown. It all looks pert and and orderly, and part of me really really likes this. … Continue reading →

Hello Honey B.       Newly-recovered 35-year-old sleeping bag is already covered in Ada-hair.   Fairy offerings, courtesy of Emma.   What is happening right now=THUNDERSTORM

We went to the Great Lakes Science Center on Saturday with our friend, Darren. Little A was a bit too young to really get into it–although he did love the kids' area with the car that had removable wheels. Anyways, … Continue reading →

We are so lucky. The train tracks are just a block away from our house, and we hear the WOO WOO on a daily basis. When we first moved here, it was really annoying, especially at night when I couldn't … Continue reading →