Sun, Jul 24, 2011

Wedding photography

Posted in The Daily Boydling at 5:12 pm by Jon

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Photo: Rosie, Lucy, and Ann at the wedding of Lydia Sidrak and Josh Hare at Grace Episcopal Church, Madison, Wisconsin, on July 23, 2011.

A new specialty of ours is wedding photography. No, not photographing your wedding, but photographing ourselves at your wedding. Here’s our latest foray, reminding us a little of another Wisconsin wedding photo from a special day last fall.

Mon, Jul 18, 2011

Splashtime at bathtime

Posted in Babies at 9:16 pm by Ann

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As the chief child-bather around here, I have some rules about splashing — or more specifically, not splashing me. But recently I’ve been wondering: what’s most important here? more »

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Bunk beds for everyone!

Posted in Babies at 9:17 pm by Ann

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This news is about a month old, but it still feels pretty current to most of us: the girls are officially sleeping in bunk beds. more »

Wed, Jun 29, 2011

When a preschooler gives you a black eye

Posted in Babies at 10:16 pm by Ann

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Rosie and I had a head-on collision the other day. Literally. And don’t I have the shiner to prove it! more »

First things first

Posted in The Daily Boydling at 10:09 pm by Jon

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When Lucy set out to “furnish” the interior of a newly constructed Lego log cabin, the very first thing she set up was “the computer” (followed closely by a treasure chest of jewels).

Tue, Jun 28, 2011

How to choose an eye patch for a preschooler

Posted in Babies at 7:11 am by Ann

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Lucy has a special tool that’s been helping her eye get stronger. And (I know you’re going to be shocked) it has sparkles on it. more »

Wed, Jun 22, 2011

Two sisters, one chair

Posted in The Daily Boydling at 9:28 pm by Jon

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Rosie and Lucy two years ago today, on June 22, 2009.

Sun, Jun 5, 2011

Fordie and Gordie

Posted in Babies at 9:02 pm by Ann

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Batman has the Joker. Superman has Lex Luthor. Jerry Seinfeld has Newman. The Boyds? We have Fordie and Gordie. more »

Vacation simplicity on the lake

Posted in Babies at 8:42 pm by Ann

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We were back last week for a vacation at our favorite lake house, and what a lovely week it was! We kept things simple, and we find that leads to the most fun. more »

Mon, May 16, 2011

Lucy’s fifth birthday party

Posted in Babies at 8:18 pm by Ann

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Lucy’s birthday doesn’t usually fall on Easter weekend, so we decided to take this rare opportunity for a super-festival of spring fun! more »

Sun, Mar 27, 2011

Imagine: Inviting Kids to a Birthday Party

Posted in Babies, Video at 8:14 pm by Ann

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Our little baby is officially a big three-year-old now! She is such a grown-up girl that we had our very first kid-centered party to celebrate. (Includes video.) more »

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Rosie’s Third Birthday Breakfast Interview

Posted in Video at 6:11 am by Jon

Rosie in video shot on March 14, 2011. She’s got big plans now that she’s three.

Sun, Feb 13, 2011

How to interview a babysitter

Posted in Babies, Reviews at 8:50 pm by Ann

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We are fortunate to have a rich supply of college-age babysitters in our neighborhood (thanks to North Park University) — but most candidates we don’t know personally, so we have needed a reliable way to select and screen good childcare providers. Here’s the straightforward system we’ve come up with. more »

Lucy of the North

Posted in The Daily Boydling at 5:42 pm by Jon

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Lucy on February 10, 2010 (yes, apparently we had a big snow in early February last year, too).

Sat, Feb 5, 2011

How to make a valentine

Posted in Babies, Education at 4:16 pm by Ann

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You might call these our favorite Valentine’s Day cards. Another name for these might be “Low-Maintenance Valentines for Busy Mothers of Delightfully Creative Children.” more »

 
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