Category Archives: Parenting

Happy Easter

Posted on April 1, 2018 by joshandkorey

This post is an overview of our pre-Easter activities. We have been enjoying the season! Jackie made this peep driving a Twinkie treat at BSF!whipped cream marbled eggs this year. They turned out great! Jacob’s class had eggs in an … Continue reading →

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La Brea Tar Pits

Posted on January 3, 2018 by joshandkorey

The Urbanskis (our next door neighbors) took us all on an adventure to the La Brea Tar Pits. I learned a lot at this fascinating place that i have not visited since I was little. In the middle of Los … Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Bug Party: Camera Photos

Posted on August 13, 2017 by joshandkorey

I finally got the pictures out of my camera and onto the computer! There aren’t many, but some are pretty cute!

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Building a water table

Posted on June 16, 2016 by joshandkorey

Jacob had his last day of preschool on tiesday, so Wednesday was the first official day of summer. We have made a summer bucket list (pictures to come) and dove right in on day 1 with a summer activity. Josh … Continue reading →

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Do you think he knows?

Posted on February 2, 2016 by joshandkorey

Do you think that this boy knows how much he is loved? How special he is? That I would do anything for him?   Because, as a parent, it’s not something you’re allowed to say. You need to keep a … Continue reading →

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A day in the life: Friday edition

Posted on January 30, 2016 by joshandkorey

For many stay at home moms, weekends are not much different from weekdays. Some moms have additional help from husbands who are off of work, but their work doesn’t really end or lessen. I still get that “Friday feeling” when … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s 4th Birthday Party: Under Construction

Posted on January 24, 2016 by joshandkorey

Jacob chose the theme for his fourth birthday party soon after his third. He LOVED having a party for his birthday, and after his third birthday train party, he was on cloud nine. He told everyone we met about it. … Continue reading →

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When positivity is failing

Posted on December 3, 2015 by joshandkorey

I haven’t always been grateful. I’ve been stressed, pessimistic, overwhelmed, selfish. But as I have gotten older, I’ve realized how much I have to be grateful for. It’s obvious, and it makes no sense to list the “big” stuff…but I … Continue reading →

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Mom life

Posted on November 28, 2015 by joshandkorey

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A day in the life

Posted on November 25, 2015 by joshandkorey

We wake up, eat breakfast (which is difficult without a sink–our plumbing is clogged.) And we all get bathed and dressed. We are out the door at 8:35 to take Jacob to school. Today is a special day because he … Continue reading →

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