The iPad is the demise of my blog

I just can’t type on touch screens. So I’m trying to dust of my trusty laptop to boost my blogging levels…

But it’s not just the iPad, it’s Pinterest and Instagram and, oh, a toddler.

And her brother.

So I’m really really really trying to refocus.

I have a million half-written blog posts in my brain.

So here come the brain dumps/past un-blogged projects/journey into the world of having a serger.

Serger-ing and blogging and 2013, here I come!

Displaying Ben's Art

AKA reclaiming my fridge.

Simple projects are so satisfying. Two pushpins, some string and clothespins. I had everything on hand. Can't figure out why it took so long for me to just do it.

And I'm happy to report this little system is working. Now Ben has to rotate his art. If we wants to put a new piece up, one has to come down. 

Though I think most of these little turkeys and will make their way into a decoration box for years to come. 

Drunken Pumpkin 2012

Another fall tradition is a pumpkin feast. With pumpkin food (Trader Joe's Pumpkin ravioli... yum!) and pumpkin beer (hence the name.)

So lucky to have celebrated with a blazing fire. 

And three lovely ladies. 

Grateful November

Join me on Instagram. Share the things for which you are grateful.

Another year at Lynd's Fruit farm

A new year, a new baby and a glorious fall afternoon at Lynd's. 

This year also doubled as Vivi's one-year old photo shoot. 

Precious. 

See last year here. And all previous years here. 

Christmas 2012

[A POST THAT NEVER POSTED... NEARLY A YEAR LATE, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY: BETTER LATE THAN...]

Because I don't want to forget the magic that was Christmas this year....

Four of us on Christmas morning....

Up at 4:30 a.m. (!) and opening presents from Santa.

But the present from Daddy was the best...

I swore before I had Ben there'd be no guns in the house. None. But it's like this child was hard-wired. I couldn't help it. Everything has already been turned into a gun (fingers, straws, socks, shampoo bottles) and these "blaster guns" are hands down his favorite gift.

Though, he loves his "guys" a lot as well.

Of course there's more. There was the early Christmas with the Laengs.

And Christmas with the Thomases later on Christmas day...

Of course, every Christmas is special. But this momma must be getting more sentimental because this one just seemed to have a little more magic.

Finding balance

Balance is illusive. I’m always looking for it. I want to find it. And keep it. And declare it discovered.

But now I’m realizing – 4+ years into this motherhood thing – that it’s a daily search.

So, now I’m trying to find balance daily.

Or maybe I should just strive for hourly.

Wherever it is. I’ll keep looking.