Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Quiz: Two Twuths and a Lie
Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the Boyd girls’ wacky sayings. more »
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Sun, Apr 15, 2012
Two girls, one party
In our house, Rosie and Lucy have one birthday party together. Not only does it help promote sisterly affection, but it’s fun, too! more »
Sat, Jan 14, 2012
The epic snow of 2011
Dear Lucy and Rosie,
With this week’s first real Chicago snow of 2012, I cant help thinking back to last year’s Groundhog Day Blizzard. Here are some of our memories (and favorite photos) from that historic storm that I hope you girls will remember happily. more »
Sun, Jan 8, 2012
The best granola
This is the recipe for the Boyds’ very favorite granola in the whole wide world. more »
Thu, Jan 5, 2012
The Boyds’ 2011 year in review
Two-thousand-eleven was a big year, wasn’t it? (Arab Spring, anyone?) Although we can’t necessarily lay claim to events of historic import, the Boyds’ house has seen a fair amount of action itself, though we haven’t always covered it at the time. Here’s our Year-in-Review Edition. more »
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Our 2011 Mad Lib and photo highlights
Once again this year, we sent out a blank Mad Lib for the mischievous among you to create your own version of our holiday letter. But if you’d like the official version, here you go — with a bonus slideshow of favorite moments from the year. more »
Sun, Nov 27, 2011
When empathy goes too far
This is perhaps one of the only instances I have experienced where earnest, soft-hearted empathy went a bit too far. The good news is that Lucy really is getting the hang of it. more »
Wed, Nov 23, 2011
Roasted cinnamon ice cream
This summer, I discovered that I am seriously crazy for homemade ice cream. more »
Mon, Nov 14, 2011
A serious leaf pile
Lucy on November 12, 2011, at Circle M Farm, Blanchardville, Wisconsin.
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First day of homeschooling
This fall has been unlike any other: we started homeschooling! Here’s the chronicle of our first official day of Lucy’s homeschool kindergarten. more »
Mon, Sep 26, 2011
Sweet apple
Rosie on September 24, 2011, at the Homestead Orchard, Woodstock, Illinois.
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Sat, Aug 20, 2011
A successful work trip with kids along
Earlier this summer, I took my first work trip with the girls along, and I have lived to tell the marvelous tale! more »
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