Mothering Emma Kate, Jack, & Liam
Today we are teased with a hint of spring weather. Feeling the warm sunshine reminds me of all I have to be thankful for today.
I love the sound of kids laughing as it trickles into the house through the cracked windows. I love the hesitant smile on baby Liam’s face as he gently swings for [...]
Posted on February 21st, 2010 by tonya
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Let’s face it… Mondays are almost never easy. But today serves as a good reminder for me to be thankful for uneventful Mondays. It’s Presidents’ Day, and the kids are (thankfully) out of school. The morning started with a mad rush to get out the door to secure more baby wipes before baby Liam decided [...]
Posted on February 15th, 2010 by tonya
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Enjoying coffee with dear hubby in downtown Asheville… what a vegan haven!
Posted on June 6th, 2009 by tonya
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The kids and I just returned from our second annual girls (plus Jack) weekend at the beach. Mom and I drove down with the kids and met Malinda and Jocie (and Josh for one night) at North Myrtle. The weather was horrible (windy and cold), but it was wonderful to get away and to spend [...]
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by tonya
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Our family enjoyed another holiday filled with family, friends, and fun. Before Christmas, Chris and I went to Jack’s preschool to watch his little class sing Christmas carols (so cute!).
And, the picture that follows is Jack with his preschool holiday art:
While I raced against the clock to submit fall semester grades, Chris and the [...]
Posted on December 30th, 2008 by tonya
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My 2009 resolution is to be a better blogger- more stories in a more timely fashion. This post is a catch-up post- a chance to share some of our experiences during the last month. For starters, in November we visited Annie and had the chance to tour Duke’s campus and to catch a glimpse of [...]
Posted on December 20th, 2008 by tonya
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Can Firefox’s new Xoopit extension really post an emailed picture this quickly and easily? I am posting this from downloaded pics in my Gmail account. Photo credit- Miss Dawn
Posted on October 28th, 2008 by tonya
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We reluctantly returned from Hilton Head yesterday after several days enjoying the beautiful (post-storm) weather and aesthetic surroundings.
What I learned in Hilton Head:
1. Chris likes to swim with the sharks (he saw a 4-foot fin very near by)
2. My dad doesn’t turn into a pumpkin if he misses the 12:00 lunch hour
3. Emma Kate [...]
Posted on September 12th, 2008 by tonya
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Sunday afternoon, Malinda’s aunts joined forces with Josh’s aunts to throw a baby shower in honor of their soon-to-arrive little peanut. They were showered with lots of great baby stuff- it’s amazing how much a 7 or 8 pound little person needs! At the end of the day, their big SUV was packed and they [...]
Posted on August 4th, 2008 by tonya
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UNCC just delivered the news that they offered the full-time teaching job (the one I interviewed for) to a guy with a PhD in educational technology. While this is a bit disappointing, it is also humbling and has given me the opportunity to consider what is truly important. And, what could be more important than [...]
Posted on February 13th, 2007 by tonya
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