Author Archives: allyanne

I apologize for the poop theme. I can't help it; it has become a major factor in my life. Today I learned that you can't let a small boy loose in a blueberry patch for over an hour and not … Continue reading →

I experienced them both today. I know. I don't know how I got so lucky either! Here is the snake: Heidi, Little A. and I were out adventuring today, tooling about the countryside, and we stopped at a park in … Continue reading →

I wish I could show you all the photos! Saturday we hit the farmers' market, and while I love living close enough to walk each week, the produce gets heavier and heavier as the summer progresses. Chad pushes the stroller, … Continue reading →

The small boy and I have kept ourselves pretty busy. It's the way I cope best with all the changes in my life–keep moving! We've been going on lots of outings, seeing lots of friends, and doing lots of new … Continue reading →

We used to tease my cousin Jordan all the time about getting caught in the "Basement Vortex" at his house. He'd be sent down to get something out of the freezer, and he would just disappear. For hours. I feel … Continue reading →

Apparently, it's WAY cooler than I ever DREAMED! This is a common sight at our house these days. A small boy, parked next to his car on the side walk, enthralled by the trucks, vans, buses, and cars that go … Continue reading →

Little A. and I went to Wooster today with Heidi to meet Willow and Aidan. It was fun to have the two little guys together, and we had a lot of fun. We started at Quailcrest herb farm and pulled … Continue reading →

Well, that's how this feels. That, or the Twilight Zone, and an alternate universe just sounds less creepy. I don't think I could have prepared any differently for suddenly having a child in my home–I think it will take time … Continue reading →

The county called and gave us a foster placement! Little A. is two-years-old, big and strong for his age. And he's also cute as a button. Things were a little crazy around here last night, especially since he was homesick … Continue reading →

That's where I've been, in case you've been wondering. First of all, I have to show you what treasures I found at the Seville garage sales last Friday. I can't explain why, I can only tell you that I did. … Continue reading →

What is with time lately? It is moving so fast I can hardly keep up. After our epic weekend, I've been slow to start back into things. I think I'm tired. Even though I didn't do the hard work, as … Continue reading →

Before: After: (That awesome orange ladder is what props up my clothesline when it gets heavy.) During: Oh, my poor ferns! Ouch! Leah liked watching. Stay tuned for more updates. We still have a long way to go!

I loved today. Today tasted like summer. Today smelled like summer. It was long and full and fun, and I ate and laughed and ran around and threw rose petals in the air. After a sweet little lunch at Heidi's … Continue reading →

The other day, Emma was looking a bit bored in the backyard. Ben didn't want to go on the teeter-totter (teetew-tottew, in Emma-speak), and Liv wasn't yet home from school. "Allyson, do you have your camera?" I looked at her, … Continue reading →

I spent a loooooong time out by these flowering trees, watching the bees drunkenly sweeping from blossom to blossom. Their legs were so packed with pollen, I'm surprised they could fly at all. It smelled like heaven, sweet, green heaven. … Continue reading →