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.
Continue reading “Our 2011 Mad Lib and photo highlights”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. Continue reading “When empathy goes too far”
Roasted cinnamon ice cream
This summer, I discovered that I am seriously crazy for homemade ice cream. Continue reading “Roasted cinnamon ice cream”
Nuts
Rosie and Lucy on April 13, 2011. Continue reading “Nuts”
A serious leaf pile
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. Continue reading “First day of homeschooling”
Sweet apple
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! Continue reading “A successful work trip with kids along”
Why are you drinking my root beer?
_A dialogue with a five-year-old._
“Daddy, why are you drinking my root beer?” Continue reading “Why are you drinking my root beer?”
Flashback: two years ago this summer
Some things fall between the cracks here at our house — like this post, which has been lost for two years. Continue reading “Flashback: two years ago this summer”


