Tag Archives: story

The poltergeist that wasn’t

Posted on July 20, 2018 by joshandkorey

This afternoon, out of nowhere, both of our garage doors started opening and closing, rapidly, on their own. I searched the kids for remotes. Jackson was sleeping but I patted him down anyway. I checked the box of car washing … Continue reading →

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The story in a box

Posted on May 28, 2017 by joshandkorey

Mrs. Claborne has been working on a special project with the kids where each one writes one page of a story. They have to know where the characters left off and progress the action of the story, but each child … Continue reading →

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A life in Christmas ornaments

Posted on January 4, 2016 by joshandkorey

Taking down the decorations this weekend was an interesting task. I was amazed to see how much the ornaments we have collected tell the story of our lives together (Josh and I.)  It’s funny because I used to sort of … Continue reading →

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Hand puppets

Posted on October 29, 2015 by joshandkorey

At a recent trip to michaels, Jacob and I stumbled on these eyeball rings. We had played with them at preschool last year, and it was always fun.            

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The Tomato House

Posted on July 18, 2015 by joshandkorey

Jacob learned about tornadoes, and he has had a lot of questions. What do they destroy and how and why they can.  Every time we drive up Chapman avenue, he sees Orange County Mining Company (a mining-themed restaurant) and asks … Continue reading →

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Introducing our newest family member

Posted on July 5, 2015 by joshandkorey

On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, we welcomed Jackson Scott to the world at 4:15 pm. He weighed 7 lb, 7 oz, and is 21″ long.  [Quick side note on our “lucky sevens”: my mother in law just pointed out to … Continue reading →

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Sweet potato

Posted on May 5, 2015 by joshandkorey

Jacob is napping on my bed. He just lifted his sweet head and looked at me. His hair was damp with sweat and his eyes were sleepy. I smiled at him, and his face broke into one big, bright smile. … Continue reading →

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No one takes care of me like this

Posted on October 21, 2014 by joshandkorey

Jacob brought me breakfast while I was in the shower. He told me to make sure to eat it all up, then left the room. I’m in love.

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Hello, my name is “That Mom”

Posted on April 3, 2014 by joshandkorey

Hi. I am a mom to a really adorable, funny, empathetic, bright two-year-old. He is generally delightful. But yesterday I was “That Mom” at the post office. Jacob is so smart and charming that he tends to impress when we … Continue reading →

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