Mothering Emma Kate and Jack…
We enjoyed a blissful Sunday on the Blueridge Parkway with friends. We met up with the gang at the Cascades- where we shared a picnic and trailblazing (i.e.- a short walk) through the mountains. It was a beautiful day catching up with old friends (old as in I haven’t seen Jamie and Angela in forever- [...]
Posted on October 28th, 2008 by tonya
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Yesterday, Jack’s preschool class took its first field trip across the street to the DUMC pumpkin patch. The kids listened to a spooky story and picked out small pumpkins to take home.
Posted on October 24th, 2008 by tonya
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This morning we joined the Clausens for our annual trip to the pumpkin patch at Carrigan Farms. Our visit included a tractor ride, observing farm animals (including a ginormous turkey), pumpkin picking, and a cup of apple cider. There is something about looking out into a sea of orange pumpkins with my family and our [...]
Posted on October 18th, 2008 by tonya
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After many days of patient waiting, we finally had the opportunity to meet Baby Jocie this weekend. We took a whirlwind trip to Wilmington and enjoyed lots of family visit time. It was so sweet to see how Emma Kate and Jack took on their “big cousin” roles and enjoyed holding Jocie and even singing [...]
Posted on October 13th, 2008 by tonya
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It’s sad to realize that life gets too busy to blog (and children too needy and work too overwhelming…). So, here is a “catch up” post with a few words and a few pictures to go along with them.
On Wednesday, Emma Kate participated in her first production of first grade. She played the role of [...]
Posted on October 13th, 2008 by tonya
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I have always believed that parents are their child’s first teachers. Although I think organized (and possibly unorganized) homeschooling can be really great for some families, I’m not sure I am capable of trying We feel so fortunate that Emma Kate is at such a wonderful school (and Jack will all too soon join [...]
Posted on September 19th, 2008 by tonya
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Emma Kate is fascinated by natural disasters and everything science. Her favorite books are Magic School Bus and Magic Treehouse series books. When given a choice of TV programs, she will choose something from the science channel (preferrably programs that focus on tornados, hurricanes, volcanos, etc). So, it was inevitable that we visit Discovery Place’s [...]
Posted on September 18th, 2008 by tonya
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I have learned that the fun thing about having a little brother is dressing him up! Jack is so cooperative when Emma wants to play dress up; he is more than happy to sport a princess dress, makeup, hairbows, and nail polish. Does anyone know where I can find some gender-neutral dress up clothes? [...]
Posted on September 2nd, 2008 by tonya
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It’s so funny that my little people are such science lovers (in spite of the fact that science was definitely my LEAST favorite subject in school). Emma Kate has always been fascinated by weather and natural disasters, and now Jack has started showing similar interests. This week, the kids made volcanoes. EK is so excited [...]
Posted on August 25th, 2008 by tonya
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Today, my baby (big) girl entered 1st grade. It was a bittersweet moment for me… I was sad to see EK go, but excited about all that she will experience this year. I actually think 1st grade is harder for me because now I know how much she will be gone. Also, I think Jack [...]
Posted on August 18th, 2008 by tonya
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